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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RXK_aurora-vietnam-veteran-memorial_Aurora-IL.html
For those who fought and died We cry with loving pride For those who are not yet home We won't let you stand alone For those who are called survivor We pledge our honor For those who are named here We will forever hold dear Charles B. Je…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RX7_wilder-park_Aurora-IL.html
Given to Aurora, in 1857. By Roswell Wilder, 1784-1860; Soldier in the War of 1812. Landlord of the Wilder Hotel, pioneer stage house; Builder of first school in West Aurora, 1839. Public Benefactor. —————&m…
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The Aurora Hotel was the City's first large hotel, and for many years, its tallest building. It was erected in 1917 on the site of a mill race and swimming hole. The Georgian style, fireproof building was designed by H. Ziegler Dietz and construct…
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This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. Designed by Anker Sveere Graven and Arthur Guy Mayger in 1928, it was the tallest building in Illinois outside of Chicago. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RWF_paramount-theatre_Aurora-IL.html
Theatres designed in the early 20th century featured deep stages for vaudeville and other live entertainment. When silent movies became popular, vaudeville acts frequently preceded the movie, so the deep stages were still necessary. With the adven…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BNF_bpo-elks-club-building_Aurora-IL.html
Easily one of the most unusual buildings in Aurora, this 1926 structure designed by the firm of Zimmerman, Saxe & Zimmerman is one of the few examples of Mayan Revival design. The architects altered their original, more traditional design when the…
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