Author: Joe Roberds for SGFNN
The Westside Neighborhood Betterment Association has had a busy week. We were instrumental in getting an 80-year-old Civil War memorial moved from a spot where it was obscured by weeds and debris to a place of honor in Zagonyi Park. It commemorates the battle that took place on that site.…
During August’s Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, our own west section of Route 66 had an important event. An open house was held at Rockwood Motor Court to showcase the renovation project of this historic landmark. Phyllis Ferguson and her husband Tim hosted the event to show the restoration progress…
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As we approach the time when the City brings us together to celebrate our Route 66 heritage with the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, we should take this time to reflect on the west corridor of historic Route 66 through Springfield and the treasures that embody this area. Taking the…
Along the historic Westside Route 66 corridor is a business that may not be readily noticed or regularly patronized by most people, but the building contains workers who produce a much sought-after craft and skill for customers throughout the area seeking these specialized services. The business, Stripes LTD (lettering, tapes,…
Some of the treasures of the Westside are the historic motor courts along our Route 66 west corridor. I noticed some cleaning up and improvements to the former Rockwood Court located at 2204 W. College, so I stopped in to inquire about the future plans. The place opened in 1931…
Our Westside churches are involved in helping our neighbors through community outreach programs. One of the newer churches in our neighborhood is the Hope and Anchor Church, located at 2216 W. College. While this congregation has only been in our neighborhood since August 2018, they have conducted several events designed…
A Westside Neighborhood Betterment Association member and former president recently was going through some of the past WNBA files and found a copy of a 2013 document outlining goals for neighborhood improvements. One of the projects described the need for sidewalks and a wider bridge for pedestrians on Grand Street…
As we approach the time when Springfield celebrates our Route 66 heritage, I like to reflect on the west corridor of this historic road through Springfield and the treasures it contains. Traveling often down College Street we have a tendency not to notice the historic homes and buildings along the…