LOOK BACK: Check out these Mattoon locations through the years
Burgess Memorial Auditorium
1953: Emily Burgess Osborne Memorial Auditorium was formally presented to the city of Mattoon in dedication ceremonies.
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Central Illinois singles
1986: A Johnny Cash tune sets the beat at the Central Illinois Singles dance.
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First Methodist
1949: First Methodist Church recently completed a $142,000 remodeling program. the chancel was completely rebuilt as was the remainder of the building's exterior. Exterior walls are of bedford stone erected in 1902.
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Grant Hotel
1973: The United Methodist Church plans to convert the Grant Hotel into a retirement home.
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Korean War Memorial
1986: The memorials was dedicated in Peterson Park by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Paul McVey Post 1592 and the ladies auxiliary.
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Memorial Hospital
1977: Plans for the old Mattoon Memorial Hospital will be Still Waters Health Retreat
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Post Office
1981: It's a been a year since the post office moved and the government will soon will accept a $56,500 bid from an Effingham developer and printing company owner.
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Roundhouse
1985: An aerial view of the old railroad roundhouse.
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Trains and More
1994: Jim Ruef and son Chris work on the window display at their business, Trains and More.
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Women's Spring Bar Hop
1990: Linda Dowling, event coordinator, center with hat, is surrounded by about 30 women who gathered outside Geno's Club to begin the 1990 version of the Women's Spring Bar Hop. They plan to visit 16 bars.