September 7, 1891 was the first Labor Day Parade in Galesburg.

This episode was written by Peter Bailley with help from Barbara Schock and voiced by Kathleen Bashem.

For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.

September 7, 1891 was the first Labor Day Parade in Galesburg.
This episode was written by Peter Bailley with help from Barbara Schock and voiced by Kathleen Bashem.
For more information about the series or episode please visit the <a href="https://www.tspr.org/show/echoes-of-the-prairie">show's webpage.</a>

Echoes 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.  Echoes of the Prairie airs on TSPR Tuesday - Friday at 8:19 am and 5:48 pm.  More information about contributors is available on the programs webpage.

Echoes of the Prairie, the history of the places we call home, features brief histories from the Tri State Public Radio broadcast region.&nbsp; Histories are created and recorded by local residents.&nbsp; Echoes of the Prairie airs on TSPR Tuesday - Friday at 8:19 am and 5:48 pm.&nbsp; More information about contributors is available on <a href="https://www.tspr.org/show/echoes-of-the-prairie">the programs webpage</a>.

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.

Echos of the Prairie, the history of the places we call home, features brief histories from the Tri State Public Radio broadcast region.&nbsp; Histories are created and recorded by local residents.&nbsp; Echos of the Prairie airs on TSPR Tuesday - Friday at 8:19 am and 5:48 pm.&nbsp; More information about contributors is available on the<a href="https://www.tspr.org/show/echoes-of-the-prairie"> program's web page</a>.

Galesburg's First Labor Day Parade

On September 11, 1921, more than 1,600 people crowded into the Macomb Fairgrounds for what newspapers would later call the “Game of the Year.”

This episode was written and voiced by Sue Scott.

For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.

On September 11, 1921, more than 1,600 people crowded into the Macomb Fairgrounds for what newspapers would later call the &ldquo;Game of the Year.&rdquo;
This episode was written and voiced by Sue Scott.
For more information about the series or episode please visit the <a href="https://www.tspr.org/show/echoes-of-the-prairie">show's webpage</a>.

1921 Game of the Year

Nauvoo has a long history of wine making.

This episode was written by Rebecca Williamson and voice by a student from Saints Peter and Paul school.

For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.

Nauvoo has a long history of wine making.
This episode was written by Rebecca Williamson and voice by a student from Saints Peter and Paul school.
For more information about the series or episode please visit the <a href="https://www.tspr.org/show/echoes-of-the-prairie">show's webpage</a>.

Nauvoo Winemaking Tradition

The history of the Burlington  Ordinance Plant.

The episode was written by Mary Krohlow and voiced by Kara Ewinger.

For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.

 

Photo: Burlington, Iowa. Acres unit FSA (Farm Security Administration) trailer camp for workers at Burlington ordnance plant.  Library of Congress

The history of the Burlington&nbsp; Ordinance Plant.
The episode was written by Mary Krohlow and voiced by Kara Ewinger.
For more information about the series or episode please visit the <a href="https://www.tspr.org/show/echoes-of-the-prairie">show's webpage</a>.
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Photo: Burlington, Iowa. Acres unit FSA (Farm Security Administration) trailer camp for workers at Burlington ordnance plant.&nbsp; Library of Congress

Galesburg's First Labor Day Parade

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