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The Quincy Library serves much of the area's literature needs. It is built with a modern design, not a German-influenced one like much of the neighborhood's culture, however the site has become a city landmark regardless. As of 2011, the Library has begun an expansion providing a larger children's
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built his house, which now is part of both the Downtown Quincy Historic District and the South Side German Historic District. Eells was an outspoken abolitionist in his community, offering runaway slaves shelter on their way north. He was found guilty of harboring fugitive slaves in 1842, and his
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In 1857, three brothers; Matthew, John, and Jacob, founded the Dick Brothers Brewery. At one time, 70,000 barrels of brew would be produced and shipped around the Midwest, making Dick Bros. one of the largest beer brands in the country of the early 20th Century. The company's operations were once
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The Eighth Street Business District (pictured) forms the heart of the South Side German Historic District, and many notable features are along or nearby this interchange including the State Street Theater, LaGondola's Spaghetti House, Gem City College, and the Salem Evangelical Church.
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brought much hardship to the brewery, and the brand declared bankruptcy in 1951. The property was also auctioned off. Today, the building remains as a regional landmark and numerous renovation projects have been started to revitalize the building, including the introduction of a
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The Salem Church stands as a prominent feature in Quincy's German historic district. Although not its original location, the church began services in 1848 by a German mission society. It moved to its present location in 1877. The church is also an historical landmark.
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fame. Following his arrest and trial, he became President of the Illinois Anti-Slavery Party and unsuccessfully ran for the Liberty Party's nomination in the
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that has been modified to function as a concert venue, reception hall, and bar. The
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studio. There have even been projects attempting to revive the Dick Brothers brand.
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University and college buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Various Historically Significant Structures in Quincy, some within the SSGHD
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and teen section, as well as added more conference spaces for events.
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is one of the oldest cemeteries in the state and is listed on the
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LaGondola has moved to a new location at 12th and Jefferson.
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Dick Brothers Brewery Building from 9th and York Streets
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is still present and the outside has an array of many
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South Side German Historic District is located in Illinois
Illinois
Quincy
Illinois
39°55′35.6″N 91°24′11.8″W / 39.926556°N 91.403278°W / 39.926556; -91.403278
German
Late Victorian
Mid 19th Century Revival
Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements
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1992
Quincy, Illinois
downtown
National Register of Historic Places
Anheuser-Busch
St. Louis

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