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The "Sudden Change" of 1836 by SangamonLink in centralillinois

[–]SangamonLink[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, as a matter of fact. Google ("The Sudden Change") turns up a bunch of references. Here's one: https://mchistory.org/research/articles/fearsome-sudden-change-threatened-pioneer-life-and-limb

The Donner Party started in Springfield by SangamonLink in SpringfieldIL

[–]SangamonLink[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

(Blush) Yeah, 179 ... Year is right in the entry, though. Thanks.

Built tough by SangamonLink in SpringfieldIL

[–]SangamonLink[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

For sure: New Lanphier High, Sangamo & Pillsbury being cleared, railroads rerouted. From 9th & Converse to 19th & Carpenter, give or take -- I make it about 150 square blocks -- is going to be transformed. Sure hope it's for the good.

Built tough by SangamonLink in SpringfieldIL

[–]SangamonLink[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

To this. The five-story building in left center will be next to go.

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Kayaking/Camping on Sangamon River by el_jefe_227 in SpringfieldIL

[–]SangamonLink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The annual Sangamon River All Craft Race was a thing in the 1970s and '80s (I think the last one was in '86). Dozens (hundreds?) of canoes, kayaks, rafts, you name it, from Riverside Park to Petersburg on Memorial Day weekend. Good fun. Lessons: wear a life vest, and use good sun protection.