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The Creamery Move
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The Creamery Move

Business

Creamery being moved from Rte. 45 to Rte 30, 1991

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Kelly’s Wagon Wheel
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Kelly’s Wagon Wheel

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Image courtesy of Pamel Biesen c.1986

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Bauman Tavern and Balkowsky’s Department Store
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Bauman Tavern and Balkowsky’s Department Store

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Bauman Tavern and Balchowsky's Department Store, Kansas and Ash

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Upstairs Frankfort Bowling Alley, 2020
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Upstairs Frankfort Bowling Alley, 2020

Business

The former Balchowsky building now houses a more recent historic business, Frankfort Bowl and Billiards.

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1973 FAHS founders
Frankfort Area Historical Society founders, 1972
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Frankfort Area Historical Society founders, 1972

People

Frankfort Area Historical Society founders, 1972 Ralph Eisenbrandt, Marie Tewes, Judy Eisenebrandt, and deputy village clerk Leora Batson.

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385 Business Misc Bettenhausen & Knater Harness Shop 1870
385 Business Misc Bettenhausen & Knater Harness Shop 1870
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385 Business Misc Bettenhausen & Knater Harness Shop 1870

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385 Business Misc Bettenhausen & Knater Harness Shop 1870

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103 Antique Freddie w/ Chevrolet
103 Antique Freddie w/ Chevrolet
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103 Antique Freddie w/ Chevrolet

Antique

The 1914 Chevrolet "Series H"

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Antique Auto Centennial Parade 1955
Antique Auto Centennial Parade 1955
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Antique Auto Centennial Parade 1955

Antique

Antique Auto Centennial Parade 1955

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1952 Car in front of Village Hall
Car in front of Village Hall 1952
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Car in front of Village Hall 1952

Antique

Car in front of Village Hall 1952

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Frankfort Area Historical Society

132 Kansas Street
Frankfort, Illinois 60423

(815) 469-6541

Museum opens on Thursday, April 3rd 2025

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