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It's such an interesting historic area! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for sharing and watching!

That's awesome! Great movie!

That's awesome!! 🤣

I didn't want to take a chance on losing my quarter!! Those things are hard to come by these days! Im glad I didn'tt get lost in the Twilight Zone, though i admit I've been there a few times! 🤣Thank you so much for sharing those details about the oaks surrounding the courthouse! It’s interesting to imagine what was there before!

I did it, too! I was already a reader, so I had all the personal pans they would allow! Started me on a lifelong journey of pizza addiction! 🍕 😅

Thank you so much for sharing historic information about Bronaugh! I'm so glad to hear the churches are still open! It's a neat old small town!

I'm so glad you saw this one! It's truly a dream house! The Springfield historic district is full of amazing houses! 😊

@@along-the-way It really is a dream house! Thank you for sharing these national treasures with all of us!

You must have a nice view of that beautiful courthouse! I really liked the architecture in Paris, MO. Thank you for sharing and checking out my video!

@greengold7648 I've grown quite fond of the golden rod, since I've learned what they are from you! I was on the porch of the Masonic Hall...gawking away and I was about to go window peeping with the camera...then I saw a Louisiana State Trooper parked next door looking my way. I went over to let him know what I was doing, and I got a wonderful history lesson on the area! The drawbridge was actually used as a target for flour bombs when training pilots! I also heard that the lake was full of mussels with pearls and a "pearl rush" was started in 1909...but quickly ended in 1911 when they built the dam. I've seen those Barnstars in so many places. I think most people use them as decor, but some may use them for symbolism? I had never heard of a Porte cochere..another great thing you've taught me! Maybe there was a grand house in the area at one time? I think it may be an old gas station though. Thank you again for sharing! I always like reading about what you see and learning new things! And what an awesome catch at 5:45 ! Hello beautiful Tree! 😊

@@along-the-wayGlad you love the Goldenrod! I do, too. I love to hear about the history! Thank you! I guess you do have to be careful about peeping into windows --- now that I think about it! Nice trooper! The gas station Porte you photographed is just extra sturdy and classy for a business. They don't ordinarily make them so nice. Today's gas station Portes are cheap overhead weather protection canopies. The Porte Cochere is where visitors would drive their buggies, horses, and early automobiles to the main house and drop off passengers with overhead protection from the elements. This is usually on the side of the old grand homes and is part of the entry driveway. I have also seen the Porte Cochere at the front of houses with semi-circular driveways, but that is more rare. Interesting story on the flour bombs and pearl rush! Thank you! If you wouldn't mind, please ask someone with the star emblem on their building what it might signify I would be most grateful. Thank you for sharing!

Thank you! I'm so glad you appreciated the architecture, too! It's such a beautiful old church!

@@along-the-way You are welcome! Your travels are always a joy to watch! Love the history! Thank you for sharing!

It's such a neat historic area and the countryside is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing and watching my video!

@@edwardniessen I've been through Dwight, IL quite a few times, but I did not know about the Sears & Roebuck store! When I go through next time, I will get a better video. Thank you so much for sharing historic information from the area. Below is a link to a video of a short drive through Dwight, IL. th-cam.com/video/u5Oblcdt8gY/w-d-xo.html

@ I believe it is on the East end of Main Street? You will not find a store called Sears, Roebuck and Co in the masonry. What you will find is my grandmother’s maiden name Steichen above the entryway. Plus, the year that the store first opened. I look forward to the video.

@missmadness4689 Unfortunately, many of America's small towns are drying up as the way of the world has gone in a new direction. Mt Vernon is holding up pretty well, and with that Romanesque Courthouse to gawk at, it's hard to notice anything else at first. lol...But the changes are painful to see sometimes. A coast to coast trip would be awesome, but I would recommend the sooner the better. Everything is disappearing at a rapid rate, and so is the history. Thank you so much for sharing your memories and watching!

Thank you for sharing and watching! 😊

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Thank you for commenting and sharing! I'm glad you commented because we definitely need the correct information for historic purposes. There is a link below where I found the information. Please feel free to share any links on the history of indoor shopping malls or arcades as well. www.theclevelandarcade.com/history.htm#:~:text=Built%20in%201890%20at%20a,Emanuele%20II%20in%20Milan%2C%20Italy.

It definitely deserved the gawking! That tower with the porch! I'm not sure what that is called, but I wouldn't mind having one of those! 😊

@@along-the-way Me, too! I've always dreamed of living in a Queen Anne Victorian with towers, turrets, and oriels! The wraparound porch is a must!

That is so awesome!! I'm so happy to hear this and so glad the video helped in your research!! This is one big reason I'm posting the videos! It is my small part in helping to keep track of some of our American history. Thank you so much for sharing!!

What a beautiful neighborhood to live in! That's awesome! Thank you for sharing and watching my video!

Thank you for stopping by and watching my video!

I think Carrollton is such a nice historic small town! It must have been a great place to grow up. Thank you for sharing!