Echoes of the Prairie
Echoes of the Prairie
Echos of the Prairie, the history of the places we call home, features brief histories from the Tri State Public Radio broadcast region. Histories are created and recorded by local residents. Echos of the Prairie airs on TSPR Tuesday - Friday at 8:19 am and 5:48 pm. More information about contributors is available on the program's web page.Social links:
Schuyler Co. Scripps Golf Course
The history and growth of the Scripps Park Golf Course. The episode was written and voiced by Owen Schoonover. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.
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Monmouth Smith Creek Warren Co.
The beginning of a small but vital waterway for the early days of Warren county. The episode was written by Ann Tenold and voiced by Rebecca Quick . More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.
01:15
Burlington Baseball Team
The history of the Burlington Baseball Team and where it all began. The episode was written by Mary Krohlow and voiced by Kent Lewis. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage
01:49
Nauvoo Big Budweiser Sign
The story behind the big Budweiser sign, why is it there? The episode was written by Rebecca Williamson and voiced by Treavor Knight More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage
01:06
Schuyler Co: Azel Dorsey, Lincolns School Teacher
The life of Mr. Azel Dorsey, Abraham Lincoln’s Teacher. The episode was written and voiced by Brian Schmidt. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.
01:24
Frederick Hibbard
Frederick Hibbard and his journey with sculpting. The episode was written and voiced by Scott Giltner. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.
01:46
Keokuk Hubingers Starch
A little bit about one of Keokuk's largest operations, Hubinger's Quick Elastic Starch. The episode was written and voiced by Angela Gates More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage
01:25
Dot Foods
The history, growth and development of DOT Foods, a vital economic engine for western Illinois. The episode was written and voiced by Josh Tommer. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage
01:46
Monmouth Roseville Tiling Manufacture
Read about Roseville’s clay tiles: Draining the prairie and how it built an agricultural legacy. The episode was written by Ann Tenold and voiced by John Henderson. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage
01:28
East Burlington Stockyards
The Illinois rail and stockyard boomtown that once connected the Midwest to Burlington, Iowa. The episode was written and voiced by Kent Lewis. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.
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