| Happy June everyone! We are taking some time off this month (we will be back soon) and have decided to revisit last June's home page. This particular home page generated many emails from our viewers who loved the little "Fairy Houses" in Wilson Park that they knew from their childhood, the choice to revisit these images was easy! We want to congratulate all 2018 Granite City High School graduates and wish them all the best and much success in all their future endeavors. We are looking forward to Granite City's Annual Patriots In The Park Celebration coming up in July, and will publish information as it becomes available. A special thank you to all who participated in the Madison Avenue clean up project and a special thank you to the members of Unity Baptist Church for the recent clean up of Wilson Park's "Sunken Gardens". |
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| The Melting Pot Market Saturday, June 10th 10 am to 3 pm at Civic Park in historic downtown Granite City See you there! |
| Long time friend of GraniteCityGossip.com, Sandy Sides Castor, visiting the little "Fairy Castle" in the rock garden of Wilson Park over seventy five years ago. The castle was surrounded by a moat, Sandy must have gotten a boost over! |
| Another picture of the little castle, notice the moat. This picture is c. 1930's and was contributed by Nancy Gibbs & GC Chronicle: A Pictorial History |
| The little house c. 1940. An earlier shot than the one featured at the top of the page. Photo credit: Linda Sperry Mizell & GC Chronicle: A Pictorial History |
Granite City Park District ( Est. 1921) Wilson Park (Est. June 1, 1923) "One of the most photographed sites in Wilson Park. This miniature house was in envy of many young ladies, with the interior lights and working door. The house had withstood the test of time with minor modifications until recent years when it was removed." Granite City, IL Chronicle: A Pictorial History 2013 ____________________________________ Below The little house in latter years, this picture is sometime in the early 1990's Photo credit: Victoria Scarborough Decker Granite City, IL Chronicle: A Pictorial History |
| All that remained of the little fairy house, from a few years ago. Mr. Williams & Trustees, can we get another made? |
| Granite City Park District Board of Commissioners recognizes Unity Baptist Church with a Resolution of Appreciation for clean up of the park's "Sunken Gardens" |
| The Melting Pot Market RAIN REDO DAY! Saturday, June 23rd 10 am to 3 pm in historical downtown Granite City's Civic Park at 20th & Delmar Avenue |
THE MUSICAL LINE UP FOR THIS MONTH'S MELTING POT MARKET Ladies and gentleman, this is going to be a great day with local favorites! "BLUES N GRASS" plays from 10 am to 11:45 am, and then "SPILLIE NELSON" plays from Noon till 3 pm! SEE YOU THERE! |
| PONTOON BEACH "ACOUSTIC IN THE PARK" SERIES The second Thursday of every month at the Randall D. Dalton Veteran's Park 5111 State Route 111 in Pontoon Beach 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm June 14th - Teddy McCready & Rocky Mantia July 12th - "Big Wheel" August 23rd - "Three Pedros" September 13th - Cameron Barton- Lead Singer for "Survivor" October 11th - "The Vault" Bring your lawn chair, your blanket, your cooler and join us for an evening of live music - "Wonder Dogs" available for purchase! |
Community Garden - 20th & Missouri Avenue
August & 24th Street (Empty Lot)
Cayuga & Layden (Empty Lot)
First Assembly of God - 2317 Madison Avenue
First United Presbyterian Church - 2160 Delmar
Route 66 Flea Market - 3121 W. Chain of Rocks
Just Teazin' Hair Salon - Iowa & 30th Street
Lincoln Place Comm. Center - 822 Niedringhaus
Mallard Lake 1 - Rose Avenue in Pontoon Beach
August & 24th Street (Empty Lot)
Cayuga & Layden (Empty Lot)
First Assembly of God - 2317 Madison Avenue
First United Presbyterian Church - 2160 Delmar
Route 66 Flea Market - 3121 W. Chain of Rocks
Just Teazin' Hair Salon - Iowa & 30th Street
Lincoln Place Comm. Center - 822 Niedringhaus
Mallard Lake 1 - Rose Avenue in Pontoon Beach
Mallard Lake 2 - Osprey Drive in Pontoon Beach
Mallard Lake 3 - Entrance from Pontoon Road
Marshall Avenue & Costello (Corner)
Tri-Angle Park - Rock Road & 21st Street
Tri-City Park - McCambridge Avenue
Trinity United Methodist Outreach - 2617 E. 25th St
Wilson Park - 29th Street & State Street (Corner)
Worthen Park - Maryville Road & Parkview Drive
Mallard Lake 3 - Entrance from Pontoon Road
Marshall Avenue & Costello (Corner)
Tri-Angle Park - Rock Road & 21st Street
Tri-City Park - McCambridge Avenue
Trinity United Methodist Outreach - 2617 E. 25th St
Wilson Park - 29th Street & State Street (Corner)
Worthen Park - Maryville Road & Parkview Drive
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| Summer Maker Series: Terrariums June 30th . 10am - 12pm 2001 Delmar Avenue Create your own terrarium at the library! We will provide the materials and guidance, you bring the creativity. Registration is required as space is limited. Questions? Call 452-6238 ext 755 |
| StaffQuick Interview at the library Tuesday, June 19, July 17 & August 14 11 AM - 12 PM History Room, Downtown Library, 2001 Delmar Avenue Hiring for a range of positions across Madison County. Come take the first step toward your new job! No appointment is needed, please bring 2 forms of ID. Questions? Call 452-6238 ext 730 |
| Just Unwind Yarn Club The Third Tuesday of each month to knit, socialize, and share techniques with fellow yarn crafters! 6-8 PM At the library at 2145 Johnson Road Questions? Call 452-6238 ext 755 |
