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URBANA
THE CITY OF FRIENDLY PEOPLE
TO THE PAST • • • The hardy folk whosecourage tamed the provi-
dent land . . .
TO THE PRESENT • • • You . . . your home . . .
your neighbor . . .
TO THE FUTURE • • • Your child—and thefulfillment of hisdreams . . .
• • • THIS BOOKLETis dedicated.
Here are tales out of the past—part truth, part fiction
. . . part faulty memory blurred by the misty eyes of
nostalgia.
Here are the facts about today—all truth, no fiction . . .
gathered to show you what your home town offers you... in your pursuit of job . . . happiness . . . well-being.
Here are plans for tomorrow—all hopes, all part ofUrbana's "Pattern for Progress" . . . planned for thechildren of Today ... to give them a "FutureUnhmited."
THE ASSOCIATION OF
COMMERCE URBANA,
ILLINOIS
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From The Past .
Our Heritage . .
Urbana's heritage is strong in character . . . rich in humor. It is punc-tuated with pathos . . . leavened with love of land and deter-
mined depths of courage. From the little and the mighty . . .
much has been received—to be passed on.
Many tales about Urbana's past have been told of people wholaughed . . . and lived . . . and loved—long before any of us werehere. From those tales, a few have been selected to show howthe colorful and kindly people who went before us . . . left animprint of themselves to make Urbana better. These stories
are merely fragments ripped from time. Not important in
themselves . . . but to be cherished for the insight they give
into the lives and times now gone.
A HOSPITABLE MAN...June 20, 1833, found three commissioners in the area now known as
Urbana . . . sent here by the State Legislature to set up a city
to be called Urbana. This city was to be the county seat of anew county—Champaign. The new county, by act of the Legis-lature on February 20, 1833, was to be formed from the westend of Vermilion Conuty.
In those days, the people lived in settlements in the native timber alongthe streams. The largest settlement was in the Big Grove in
the central part of the county. Settlements were also to befound on the Sangamon to the west, on the Kaskaskia andthe Embarrass to the south, on the Salt Fork to the east. It
was evident from the locations of the settlements that thecounty seat should be located near the Big Grove in the centerof the county. A contest had started, therefore, between thesettlers on the north of the Big Grove and the settlers on thesouth of the Big Grove ... a contest for the location of thecounty seat.
After careful inspection, the commissioners selected the farm of Phillip
Stanford as the site for Urbana. The Stanford farm was locatedin Section 27 of Somers Township, about half a mile east of theBirely farm which adjoins Route 45.
A group of local citizens and the three commissioners went out to drivethe stake which would mark the founding of Urbana. One per-suasive gentleman went along. He was a hospitable man—anddetermined.
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When the stake was about to be driven into the
land ... he interrupted the proceed-
ings . . . suggested that the ceremony bepostponed until the next day . . . becausedusk was rapidly approaching. He eveninvited the commissioners to his home. . . for hospitality . . . and rest. The three
commissioners accepted. They went to
his home—then a cabin built on a site
directly behind the present Courierbuilding.
Strangely enough . . . (details are not quite
complete) . . . early the next morning
—
in the dusk before dawn—the commis-sioners and their host went out to drive
the Urbana stake. But . . . they drove it
on the spot where the courthouse nowstands—several miles west and south of
the previously determined site. Several
miles closer to the hospitable gentleman'scabin.
Urbana had been founded.
The hospitable man? The eminent Isaac Busey.
A BEWILDERED BOY...
A child's trusting smile ended a life-time search
for Dr. James K. Morrison—an early dayUrbana doctor.
As a boy of seven . . . clad only in trousers andshirt . . . barefoot . . . wearing a little
straw hat ... he wandered away fromhome and onto a lake boat at Cleveland.Ohio.
When the crew discovered him, it was too late
to put him ashore . . . until the boatdocked at Chicago. In Chicago . . . theboat's captain saw to it that the lad wastaken over by a charitable family. Kindas these people must have been ... all
their efforts to locate his parents were to
no avail.
Eventually, the bewildered boy . . . who was to
become a formidable medical force in
Urbana's early battle against malaria. . . was placed in a home in Paxton. Laterwhen he became a doctor ... he locatedin Urbana.
Urbana City Ha
As a boy ... he had been unable to locate his family . . . althoughhis foster parents had tried. As a man ... he longed to know abouthis childhood . . . parents . . . his possible brothers and sisters. Hesearched for many years ... in vain.
As an old man of 80 ... he was walking on a street in south Chicago.When . . . within a period of one-half hour . . . the three most im-portant events in his life-long search took place:
A child ran up to him . . . took his hand . . . called him "GrandpaMorrison" . . . and asked him to go home with her.
He let the child take him to her home. There he met the child's
real grandfather
—
his oivn identic twin brother.
Dr. Morrison also met, then, his younger sister. During his life-
time search from his home in Urbana, she lived for 10 years in
Champaign.
SAINTS IN THE SADDLE...
Manly . . . rugged . . . sometimes "different" . . . always men of the Gospelthe early circuit riders rode saintly in the saddle. To spread TheWord among the hardy folk who challenged the new land ... to
put more backbone into the purpose of frontier life . . . circuit
riders came galloping with the Gospel into central Illinois.
One rather eccentric pioneer preacher . . . Reverend Samuel Mapes . . .
rode not a horse but a steer. He rode barefoot and carried a gunas he moved from settlement to settlement. Colorful of mein . . .
pensive by nature . . . Reverend ]Mapes found more time for re-
flection as he rode his slow steer, with a bell hung from its neck... to punctuate his thoughts.
Another preacher . . . Reverend William I. Peters of the Salt Fork . . .
preached around the county He would buy "spirits" by the barrel
on the Wabash at '25 cents a gallon . . . and retail it so as to make30 cents on a gallon. Pioneer folk found no objection to this prac-tice. Instead . . . they considered it a religious duty to buy from"Uncle Billy." For, in this way, they made it possible for him tospread the Gospel.
Each . . . the Reverend Mapes and the Reverend Peters . . . wore "starsin his crown."
The Present...
People
And Places...
YOUR CITY GOVERNMENT
Urbana has the aldermanic form of government. The mayor is elected on aparty ticket for a four-year term. Fourteen aldermen are elected ... 2from each of the 7 wards . . . for a term of 4 years.
OUR OFFICIAL FAMILY
Stanley B. Weaver, Mayor
ELECTED OFFICERS
Bess M. Holmes City Clerk
Chancy A. Finfrock City Treasurer
Rex L. Davis Police Magistrate
Aldermen:
Richard A. Parks Everett O'Neill Don Harlow
Wallace E. Weber Clarence L. Rogers Nugent Wedding
George G. Bennett D. Earl Barnes John W. Briscoe
Joseph E. Connelly John V. Clements Edward W. Harvey
C. Wesley Mayfield Harry Hall
APPOINTED OFFICERS
John H. Barth City AttorneyCorporation Counsel
Bess M. Holmes City Collector
M. H. Kinch Commissionerof Public Work
Victor C. Wimmer Acting Fire Marshal
Herbert R. Fiscus Acting Chief of Police
Henry F. Wittig Assistant CommissionerPublic Works, Building and Plumbing Inspector
J. Olan Starr City Electrician
Inspector and Working Foreman
Harold Poole Custodian of City Building
Arthur L. Glass Custodian of Community Building
Arthur J. Boley Custodian of City
Dump and Grounds
Nelson E. Light Assistant City Engineer
Civil Service Commission: J. Robert KoehnA. O. DawsonJohn Cribbett
Electrical Commission: James W. Potter
Victor C. WimmerH. H. Vaughn0.0. Smith
Parking Commission: W. T. HendersonJohn H. Finfrock
Loy C. ArnoldGeorge G. Bennett
C. Wesley Mayfield
Board of Local Improvements: Stanley B. WeaverRichard A. Parks
M. H. KinchClarence L. RogersJoseph T. Connelly
Zoning Board of Appeals: W. H. EwingGeorge G. BennettJohn H. Finfrock
Frank P. Cogdal
Library Board: President — Robert B. Brown
Vice President — Dr. Kenneth M. WaxierSecretary — Mrs. L. L. Corrie
Mrs. Wallace Stearns
Mrs. Parker WheelerP. L. Windsor
Harry E. Bigler
Enos L. Phillips
John V. Clements
Trustees of Police Pension Fund: Mark D. BrownRoland E. Winkelmann
Walter CooperPaul Scott
Vern Swearingen
Urbana
Free Library . . .
Urbana's cultural striving reaches back to her
earliest days. In the August 24, 1854
issue of the Urbana Union— a newspaperpublished from 1853 to 1854 — is aneditorial by the editor, Mr. J. O. Cun-ningham. It seems that Mr. Cunninghamdidn't care for the way a literary society
treated the part of the city hall whichthey used for a library. What irked Mr.Cunningham most was ".
. . the brokenbannister."
The records of that literary society seem to belost. However, on Thursday evening, Jan-
uary 16, 1873, the Urbana Library As-sociation was formed. The minutes of the
first meeting include this statement:
"Pursuant to a call of the committee the
subscribers to the stock of the UrbanaLibrary Association met in Blackshaw'shall at 7I/2 (sic!) o'clock. The meetingorganized by electing C. D. Websterchairman and J. W. Porter secretary."
The Association rented space in Mr. FrankTiernan's building at a rate of $150 per
year. Thus, the first formally-sponsoredlibrary appeared in Urbana.
Now Urbana has a library which was madepossible through the generosity of several
prominent citizens. Mrs. Mary E. Buseydonated $35,000 in memory of her hus-band, General Samuel T. Busey, to con-struct the present building at Race andElm Streets. Fred Eubeling, an original
member of the Urbana Library Associa-tion and the owner of a local shoe store,
willed $10,000 to the library to be in-
vested for the purchase of books andmagazines.
Another prominent name in the history of Urb-ana Free Library is Miss Minnie Jaques.The daughter of Frank Jaques, an origin-
al member of the Urbana Library board,she served as a member and as treasurer
of the Urbana Free Library board for 50years.
Urbana Free Library
Many have contributed money to the library. Others have given family-owneditems of historical interest ... so that the relics of Urbana's past
may be preserved for the yet unborn.
The library offers many rare books . . . original papers important in the history
of Urbana ... a selection of books suited to all ages and all interests.
It is open to the public Monday through Saturday.
URBANA POLICE DEPARTMENT
In the original code for the city of Urbana ... it was illegal to "display or lead
a monster through the streets." According to another old law, a car
had to be preceded through the streets by a man ... to warn thepedestrians. What the original lawmakers meant by "monster" seemsto have faded into time. And . . . the early lawmakers never knew the"lingo" which includes such words as jaywalker, traffic light, and yield
signs.
But . . . nowadays . . . the efficiency of Urbana's Police Department dependsupon the 22 men who operate 3 radio-contact police cars. The Uni-versity of Illinois police, also with three 2-way radio cars, operate onthe same radio frequency as Urbana. The spirit of cooperation betweenthese two units of law enforcement indicates the esteem in which thevarious parts of this community hold one another.
URBANA FIRE DEPARTMENT
One night in the history of Urbana ... on the same night the Great Fire des-troyed Chicago — October 9, 1871 — courage and cooperation couldn'tconquer disaster. For ... on that fateful night the business district of
Urbana was ravaged by fire. Because . . . the little city had no adequatefire protection.
Bucket brigades from the Boneyard . . . the efforts of every able-bodied manand boy . . . were not enough. A large part of the Urbana businessdistrict was destroyed.
From those ashes arose a new and better Urbana. Now Urbana has adequate fire
protection in her four trucks: 2 pumpers, 1 aerial-ladder, 1 emergencytruck with resuscitator and with emergency lighting to help combatfire. The trucks carry two-way radios ... for emergency communication.
Tied in with the fire departments of the University of Illinois and the city ofChampaign . . . Urbana's Fire Department offers safety . . . protectionof property , , , and assurance to Urbana's citizens.
Urbana's
Schools .
Built of rough-hewn logs . . . equipped with a
huge fire-place and greased-paper win-
dows . . . the first school in the county —1832 — was two miles east of Urbana . . .
out near the old Brumley place.
Asahel Bruer . . . who taught this school for
18 months . . . introduced the custom of
Christmas gifts for the students. OnChristmas Day in 1832. Mr. Bruer wentto school . . . only to find the students
inside and himself locked out. Bruer,
however, was a man of imagination. Heclimbed to the roof . . . tore off someclapboards . . . clapped them over the
chimney . . . and smoked out his student-
quarry.
After wrestling in the snow with the older stu-
dents . . . Mr. Bruer gave his students
a bushel of apples. And . . . school washeld as usual.
From that rough-hewn log cabin, Urbana'sschool system — now District 116 — hasgrown to 9 elementary buildings, a junior
high school, and a high school. S^early
5.000 students are now served by a staff
of 200 certified and 98 non-academic per-
sonnel.
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TJrhana High School serves all of District 116and includes grades nine, ten, eleven, andtwelve.
Address : 1002 South Race StreetTelephone: Empire 7-1109Principal : Mr. R. H. Braun
Urbana Junior High School serves all of theseventh and eighth grades in the district.
Address : 1202 South Vine Street
Telephone: Empire 7-8381
Principal : Mr. W. G. Anderson
Urbana High School
J. TT\ Hays School serves the primarily urban area in the northwest section of
of the school district. It includes grades one through six.
Address : 1008 West Fairview Empire 7-3920
Principal : Mr. Charles E. House
Leal School serves the southwestern urban area of the district. It offers grades
from kindergarten through sixth.
Address : Sl^ "West Oregon Street Empire 7-3906
Principal : Mr. Cecil E. Shaffer
Lincoln- Thornburn Schools serve the urban area in the north and central section
of the district. Lincoln offers grades from kindergarten through third
grade.
Address : 301 North Lincoln Avenue Empire 7-2914
Thornburn School offers grades four through six.
Address : 101 North McCullough Street Empire 7-6391
Principal of Lincoln-Thornburn: Mr. Maurice Wilson
Perkins School serves grades one through three for the area adjacent to the
school. Children in this area in grades four, five, and six attend W^ashing-
ton School.
Address : Cunningham Road Empire 7-1772
Principal : Mr. John Hastings
Silver School serves the south and southeast portion of the district not included
in the Leal or Wiley Districts. Grades one through six are in an un-graded room: Philo Road Empire 7-7475
Teacher : Mrs. Arlene Willard
Washington School serves the northeast urban and north and east rural areas of
district. It offers grades kindergarten through sixth — 1102 NorthBroadway Empire 7-2668
Principal : Mr. John Hastings
Webber School serves pupils from the eastern urban area and part of the rural
area east of town. Grades kindergarten through six are offered at W^eb-
ber — 112 South Webber Street. Empire 7-2625
Principal : Mr. Ralph A. W^antland
Flossie Wiley School serves the southeastern portion of the district, primarily
urban with some rural. Grades kindergarten through sixth are offered
at Wiley — 1602 South Anderson Street. Empire 7-8123
Principal : ]Mr. Charles H. Burch
Yankee Ridge, a new school, grades kindergarten through six, has beenconstructed in Southeast Urbana.Address : Mumford DrivePrincipal : Alvin King
St. Mary's School (Catholic) offers grades one through eight and serves all
Urbana parishes.
Address : Corner of Wright and Park Streets, west of Mercy Hospital.
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Urbana's
Parks . . .
Back in the "good old days" . . . when Urbanawas in her youth ... a steam boat offered
cruises on old Crystal Lake in UnionPark. Mr. J. K. Wallick, owner of the
Union Park, advertised it as "The mostbeautiful and pleasant resort in the state
for picnics and pleasure parties."
But . . . the drainage ditches came along ... to
make the land productive. As ditches
drained the land, they also caused CrystalLake almost to disappear. It became a
small, marshy pond. To preserve at least
a semblance of old Crystal Lake, canals
were dredged to replace it.
Through the efforts of Professor Joseph CullenBlair of the University of Illinois andAttorney Franklin H. Boggs, the UrbanaPark District was created by a vote of
the people in 1907. The first park com-missioners were Professor Blair, David C.Busey, Justin S. Hall, Charles D. Rourke,and Edward Buckbee.
From its beginnings in 1907, the Park District
has developed into a vital part of Urb-ana's efforts to provide her citizens andfriends with pleasant facilities for rest . . .
relaxation . . . recreation.
The Park Board now offers a summer and winterrecreation program for Urbana's peopleand their guests. In the summer, trainedleaders are provided to supervise activi-
ties in each of the parks. Leal Park, since
it is so small, has no organized activities.
It is offered, instead, to those who seekrest . . . reflection.
The summer program offers baseball, basketball,
and Softball . . . tennis, badminton, shuffle
board, horseshoes . . . dancing, dramatics,handicraft, singing, story telling . . .
picnics, track meets . . . pet shows, familynights, movies . . . and a carnival round-up.
Lorado Tact's Lincoln
Carle park
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Winter months find the Park Board sponsoring a series of basketball Leaguegames at the Urbana High School and swimming in the High School
Pool.
CRYSTAL LAKE PARK offers 90 acres of shady woodland . . . sun-sparkled
meadows . . . drives with beautiful views at every turn . . . Crystal
Lake for boating and fishing . . . facilities for picnics and play . . .
Park Hall for dancing . . . and a swimming pool for the playful of all
ages.
During the summer the pool is open daily from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. And free swim-ming lessons and life-saving instructions are provided for children andadults.
Sand Lot baseball comes into its own at Crystal Lake Park. Little League gamesare played . . . each Monday through Friday ... at the north end of
the park.
BLAIR PARK — at Vine Street and Pennsylvania Avenue—offers tennis
courts ... 3 baseball fields ... an enclosure to "corrall" the toddler
set. Dedicated in honor of Professor Joseph Cullen Blair, this park is
a pleasant playground for Urbana's citizens . . . and their visiting
friends.
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LEAL PARK offers a shady corner of peace and quiet. Once the oldest pioneercemetery in Urbana, it now sits quietly next to the Lincoln-LodgeMotel . . . watching progress go by on University Avenue.
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CARLE PARK offers play equipment for the small fry . . . and pleasant relaxa-
tion for their elders. From this park, the Lorado Taft statue of Lincolngazes at Urbana High School across Race Street.
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VICTORY PARK — at E. Green and Grove Streets — offers open areas for
games, play equipment for the tots, a tennis court, and a shelter.
MEMBERS OF THE PARK BOARD:
Fred F. Weinard, President
Karl B. Lohmann, Vice President
H. E. Bigler
Fred C. Brash
Lorin Ellsworth
ASSOCIATED WITH THE PARKS:Superintendent: Ted PerryRecreation Director: Oscar W. Adams, Jr.
Attorney: Chancy F. FinfrockSecretary: Bculah J. HoustonTreasurer: E. E. LatowskyBusiness Services: M. M. HickmanAuditor: Nelson D. Wakefield
Urbana's
Churches
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness
for His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for
Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff theycomfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presenceof mine enemies: Thou annointest my head withoil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all
the days of my life: and I will dwell in thehouse of the Lord forever.
Psalm 23 ... A Psalm of David
******THE LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father lohich art in heaven,Halloived be thy name.Thy Kingdom come.Thy ivill be done in earth, as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our
debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliverus from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, andthe glory, for ever.—Amen.
—Mattheiu 6 : 9-13
Once lush farm land . . . then the site of thefirst church building in the county . . .
now a parking lot. Such is the tale of Lot51 of the original town of Urbana.
Across from the fire station . . . behind theUrbana-Lincoln Hotel . . . before either
was thought or dreamed of . . . stood thefirst Urbana church—Methodist Epis-copal. Urbana now has churches of mostdenominations.
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First Baptist Church ... 204 W. Illinois ... EM 7-7016
Morning Star Free Will Baptist Church . . . 1400 Eads ... EM 7-7627
Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist (Southern) ... 600 E. Penn. . . . EM 7-5924
Twin City Bible Church . . . 1302 W. Springfield ... EM 7-2719
Dublin Street Church of Christ . . . 1402 W. Dublin ... EM 7-5373
First Church of Christ, Scientist . . 501 W. Oregon ... EM 7-7305
South Lincoln Avenue Church of Christ ... 701 S. Lincoln . . . EM 7-4659
Webber Street Church of Christ ... 706 E. Elm ... EM 7-5245
Church of God Pentecostal ... 708 W Park . . . EM 7-2590
Church of God ... 305 S. Anderson . . . EM 7-1667
Congregational Christian Church ... 404 W. Main . . . EM 7-2763
Foursquare Gospel Church ... 102 E. Oregon . . . EM 7-3078
Friends (Quaker) Meeting . . . 714 W. Green . . . EM 7-1510
North Side Gospel Center ... 301 E. Thompson
St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church ... 312 W. Elm . . . EM 7-1679
Trinity Lutheran Church ... 701 E. Florida . . . EM 7-8923
First Methodist Church ... 304 S. Race . . . EM 7-8384
Grace Methodist Church ... 1104 E. Main . . . EM 7-1046
Free Methodist Church ... 912 W. Springfield . . . EM 7-4443
Wesley Foundation Church . . . 1203 W. Green . . . EM 7-3003
Metropolitan Wesleyan . . . 408 E. Illinois
First Church of the Nazarene ... 408 W. Main . . . EM 7-7005
First Presbyterian Church ... 602 W. Green . . . EM 7-8357
St. Patrick's Catholic Church ... 708 W. Main . . . EM 7-2665
Seventh Day Adventist Church . . . 10071/2 W. Stoughton . . . 7-0502
Universalist-Unitarian Church ... 311 W. Green . . . EM 7-1106
Student Chapel . . . 1209 W. Oregon . . . EM 7-5588
Twin City Alliance Church
602 E. Michigan
EM 7-6278
Baha'i World Faith
503 W. Elm
EM 7-1810
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The University
Of Illinois
The popular demand that higher education be
made available to all who wanted it or-
iginated in Illinois. Mr. Jonathan Bald-
win Turner of Jacksonville was one of
the leaders of this movement. Mr. Turnerwas so sincere in his efforts to obtain a
s t a t e-supported university for Illinois
that he refused to be considered by the
original Board of Trustees for the po-
sition as first Regent of the University
. . . lest his efforts be misconstrued.
The most illustrious of all of Illinois' citizens
also helped make higher educationavailable to those who wished to seek it.
The signature of President Abraham Lin-
coln set the "Land Grant College Act"(Morrill Act) in motion ... to expandthe educational opportunities for Amer-ica's youth ... to assist in the develop-
ment of many of America's great univer-
sities — including the University of
Illinois.
Chartered in 1867, Illinois Industrial Universityopened its doors on March 2, 1868. In1885 the name was changed to the Uni-versity of Illinois. The University's first
faculty was composed of three men. To-day, the University employs nearly 10,000
faculty and staff on the Urbana-Cham-paign campus ... to serve the Univer-sity's mission of education, research, andservice.
When the University first opened, the enroll-
ment was 50 male students. No co-edswere admitted until 1870. Nearly 20,000men and women are now enrolled at theUrbana-Champaign campus.
The first Regent, John Milton Gregory, was notin favor of women attending the Univer-sity. However, in March, 1870, the Boardof Trustees - - in a meeting at the Uni-versity - - decided that women shouldbe allowed to attend.
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But . . . the Trustees had no opportunity to announce their decision to the
all-male student body. A group of students . . . who knew the subject
was to be discussed at the Board meeting . . . learned of the decision
as soon as the Board had voted. For . . . interested as the studentmen were in the possi])ility of a co-educational university . . . theylistened to the Board meeting through a "stove-pipe hole" in the roomwhere the meeting was held.
The Trustees' decision so delighted the students that they forgot they wereeavesdropping. Their uproar of approval filtered back to the Trustees.... through the same "stove-pipe hole."
At the original university . . . subjects were limited to agriculture, engineering,
the arts, and the then-known sciences. Today, over 1900 courses in
most areas of learning are offered at the Urbana-Champaign cam.pus.
And ... in the desire to serve all the people of the state ... an exten-
sion program has been developed. Nearly 4,000 individuals in 62 coun-ties are served annually through the University's extension service.
From its original one building and rather small campus . . . the University hasgrown until it now has a 448-acre campus in Urbana-Champaign.Adjoining this main campus, the University has 1.698 acres of experi-
mental farm land. In keeping with its growth and progress, the Uni-versity now has its own 770-acre airport ... its own radio, television,
and publication facilities . . . and operates farms in 33 counties. RobertAllerton Park at Monticello was given to the University. It is nowused as the setting for conferences and extension Institutes. The Uni-versity's plant and equipment . . . developed since Urbana first gave a
seminary building as a site for the University . . . are now valued at
more than $150,000,000.
Early-day students did not have the facilities nor the advantages that present-day students enjoy. Many of the first Illini had to eke out an existence
to get through the University. But . . . the early day administrators de-vised a means of helping students . . . and, at the same time, of de-veloping the University. Students in those days had to make a personalcontribution to the development of the University. All students wererequired . . . by order of a realistic Board of Trustees ... to do manuallabor for two hours dailv.
For this labor . . . the students were paid 15 cents an hour. But . . . since manystudents prepared their own meals in their dormitory rooms at a costof about $4 a month . . . the wages received helped some studentsthrough school. And . . . since the work done by these students helpeddevelop the campus . . . their contribution to the University is im-measurable.
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The Future . . .
Unlimited!
For more than half a century . . .
the Urbana Association of
Commerce has assisted in
providing the kind of civicleadership which offers the
city's residents a personal . . . individual opportunity to take part in
the progress of Urbana and Champaign County.
Dedicated to the concept that ideas and men are the raw materials for progress,
the Association has endeavored to develop a unified community per-
spective . . . for use as a working and effective program for civic com-mittees.
More and better jobs have resulted from the Association's efforts to speed upindustrial growth of Urbana. Greater civic growth has been developedthrough the cooperation of Urbana's citizens and her civic leadership.
A better Urbana—a growing and progressive community—has resulted
from the mutual endeavors of all the City's citizens.
As the years have passed, the services of the Association to its membersand to the community have increased. But . . . the objects of the As-sociation . . . stated in the By-laws have not changed. The Associa-tion's dedication to the betterment of Urbana is presented to you in
this statement of purpose:
"The object for which it is formed . . . The Association of Com-merce of Urbana ... is to promote manufacturing and civic in-
terests of the city of Urbana; to advance the agricultural interests
of the county; to develop a unified public spirit in all, whereby wemay put forth a unified effort in aid of our city and county to
make them more prosperous, more beautiful and better places in
which to live."
Based on continuing dedication to its purpose, the Urbana Association of Com-merce has developed a new program
—
Pattern for Progress. Throughthis program the Association is working—with the united efforts of in-
dividual citizens—to provide more opportunity for youth ... an evenbetter "job-and-home" town for parents ... a pleasant and interestingcity for visitors . . . and a stable and productive economy for the com-munity.
Through the application of the personal talents and skills of Urbana's citizens
. . . united into an effective community effort . . . the Friendly City ofUrbana will provide for herself a "Future Unlimited."
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MEMBERS OF THE URBANA ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCE
Abstracts of Title
Associated Abstract Co.21 Main Street C FL 6-0501
Champaign County Abstract Co.105 South Broadway U EM 7-2800
AccountantsHickman, M. M , Business Services107 North Broadway U EM 7-5151
Miller, John W.1206 West University Avenue U ..EM 7-8321
Payne, Earl R., Jr.104 West University Avenue U ..EM 7-4266
Accountants-Certified Public & PublicFilbev, Andrews & Filbey107 South Randolph Street C FL 6-8315
Mason, Edward W.602 East Green Street C FL 2-5 148
Peer, Hunt & Curzon203 West Clark Street C FL 6-8341
Scovill, Hiram T.605 West Michigan Avenue U EM 7-1617
Acoustical ContractorsGrimmet, Geo. S. & Co204 South 1st C FL 2-3153
Adding & Calculating: MachinesBurroughs Corporation630 South 5th Street C FL 2-4024
Advertising Agencies & CounselorsGrubb & Petersen111 North Market C FL 6-3766
Advertising-OutdoorC & U Poster Advertising Co.603 East University Avenue C FL 2-4460
Advertising SpecialtiesWilson. Gary F.307 South Draper Street C FL 6-1626
Air Conditioning ContractorsInskip, F. R. & Co.1402 South Neil C FL 6-6443
Airportsmini AirportRoute 45 North U EM 7-5123
Aluminum Siding-StoneChampaign County HomeImprovement Co. FL 2-3476
203 East University Avenue U EM 7-8612
Ambulance ServiceWeaver Memorial Chapel302 West Green Street U EM 7-4001
ApartmentsDelmont Village1502 South Race Street U EM 7-3131
ArchitectsDavis, Harold, B.115 West Main Street U EM 7-8484
Frazier, Glenn G.104 West University Avenue U EM 7-7356
Jackson, Cook & Dixon303 West Green Street U EM 7-4013
Smith, Kratz & Associates101 South Broadway U EM 7-2522
Associations
American Legion Post #71 Service Association107 North Broadway U EM 7-9277
Champaign County Fair AssociationFairgrounds U EM 7-5488
Champaign County Milk Producers Association221 North Race Street U EM 7-4958
Illinois Crop Improvement Association1 10 West Green Street U EM 7-4053
U. of I. Athletic Association104b Huff Gymnasium C EM 7-6611
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 630224 West Main Street U EM 7-4197
Attorneys
Barth, Phillips, Phebus & Tummelson136 West Main Street U EM 7-1144
Browder, Olin L.11754 South Race Street U EM 7-3403
Carson, Francis T., Law Office102 East Main Street U EM 7-5421
Chapman. Glen E.211 South Race Street U EM 7-8315
Finfrock Law Offices101 South Race Street U EM 7-2022
Mitchem & Hendrix206 West Elm Street U EM 7-5406
Nichols, Warren A.101 South Broadway U EM 7-4400
Schriber, John110 South Race Street U EM 7-3021
Webber & Balbach102 North Broadway U EM 7-1126
Weisiger, Gene D.117^ South Race Street U EM 7-7213
William.son, Joseph M.100 South Bennett Avenue U EM 7-8374
Winkelman & Winkelman211 South Race Street U EM 7-1149
Auto Financing
Champaign County Bbnk & Trust Co.
Main at Broadway U EM 7-4086
Auto Agencies and Dealers-New
Dillavou & Bland1209 East University Avenue U EM 7-4047
Eichhorst, Lloyd, Inc.
204 West University Avenue C FL 6-2505
Fabert Motors, Inc.
715 South Neil Street C FL 2-4121
Hudelson, Dana, Inc.302 East University Avenue C FL 2-4114
Maxey Motors308 East University Avenue C FL 6-0568
Shelby Motors408 South Neil Street FL 2-4273
Sullivan Chevrolet Co.347 North Walnut Street C FL 2-4275
Twin City .Pontiac Co.214 South Walnut Street C FL 6-1801
University Ford Sales, Inc.
315 South Neil Street C FL 6-8366
Waller Buick Co307 South Neil Street C FL 2-3000
Worden-Martin, Inc.6 East Springfield .\venue C FL 6-1344
Auto Agencies and Dealers-Used Cars
Christman's Auto Sales1'313 South Neil Street C FL 6-3864
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Auto Repairing
Long's Garage310 ^Vest Main Street U EM 7-3942
Lorch, J. F , Garage203 North Broadway U EM 7-5576
Urbana Motors302 North Race Street U EM 7-9730
Automobile Service Stations
Applegate Texaco Service301 East Main Street U EM 7-9360
Brandriff's Service Station109 South Vine Street U EM 7-7014
Brown C. C. Ted, Shell Service1002 West Green Street U EM 7-1966
Campbell, Ralph B., Marathon Service201 West Green Street U EM 5-1212
Cloyd's, Tack, Service508 South Vine Street U EM 7-5647
David Standard Service902 West University Avenue U EM l-lllX
Downtown Marathon219 West Springfield Avenue U EM 7-3163
Ewing's Standard Service809 West Green Street U EM 7-5616
Exton's Shell Service212 East University Avenue U EM 7-6341
Grussincr's Standard Service21'5 East University Avenue U ..EM 7-9370
Havs Texaco Service Station910 West Green Street U EM 7-0231
Kamerer's Shell Service1106 East Washington Street U ...,EM 7-9295
Kirbv's Firjitone Dealer :iiore
303 West Main Street U EM 7-6362
Miatthews Standard Service202 South Race Street U EM 7-2311
Phillips Standard Service104 South Vine Street U EM 7-9132
Wilson's Sinclair Service210 South Broadway U EM 7-3459
Automobile Supplies & Parts-Retail
Western Auto Associate Store106 West INTain Street T^ EM 7-8122
Bacteriological Laboratories
Urbana Laboratories406 North Lincoln Avenue U EM 7-3046
BakeriesPurity Sunbeam Baking Co.812 North Randolph Street C FL 2-4144
Schultze Baking Co.1301 East Main Street U EM 7-2215
Spudnut Shop513 South Goodwin Avenue U EM 7-9336
BanksBusey First National Bank201 West Main Street U EM 7-1181
Champaign County Bank & Trust Co.Main at Broadway U EM 7-4086
Champaign National BankPlark and Randolpb C FL 2-5144
Commercial Bank, The78 East University Avenue C FL 2-5297
First National BanJc in Champaign30 Main 'Street C FL 2-5266
Trevett-Mattis Banking Co.112 West Church Street C FL 2-S''38
Barber ShopsDale's Barber Shop1 106 South Vine Street UMartin's Barber shop127 West Main Street U EM 7-8614
Miller's Barber Shop107 North Broadway U EM 7-5263
Urbana-Lincoln Barber Shop104 West Green Street U EM 7-1991
Beauty ShopsTown and Country Salon103 West John Street C FL 6-8036
Urbana-Lincoln Beauty Salon104 West Green Street U EM 7-1991
Beverages Non-AlcoholicCoca Cola Bottling Co1201 South Neil Street C FL 6-1321
Nehi-Royal Crown Bottling Co.1 10 North Broadway U EM 7-2688
Seven Up Bottling Co.815 Pioneer Street C FL 6-0577
BicyclesDurst Company503 N. Romine U EM 7-3600
Lorry's Sport & Hobby Shop206 West Main Street U EM 7-1730
Bleachers-PortableUniversal Bleacher Co.604-606" South Neil Street C FL 6-1359
Blue PrintsChampaign Blue Print Co.65 East University Avenue C FL 6-5020
Twin City Blue Print Shop123 North Race Street U EM 7-3395
Book StoresU of I Supply Store627 South Wright Street C FL 6-1369
Building MaterialsChampaign Builders Supply Co.30 -;.ast John Street C FL 2-4288
Odman-Hecker & Co., Inc.
66 East Chester Street C FL 2-5111
Buildings-PrefabricatedCreative Buildings510 North Goodwin Avenue U EM 7-8466
Harshbarger Building & Supply Co.206 East University Avenue U EM 7-4945
Bus LinesChampaign-Urbana City Lines501 North Sth Street C FX. 2-9100
Cabinet MakersMaster W^oodwork Co611 North Goodwin Avenue U ....EM 7-5350
Caps & GownsCollegiate Cap & Gown Co1002 North M'arket Street C FL 6-9081
Carbonic GasSimpson Indu,stries, Inc.
1 12 North Broadway U EM 7-2688
Carpets-Linoleum and TileTile Specialists, Inc.
300 South Neil Street C FL 6-8331
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CemeteriesEast Lawn Burial Park Association
700 North Cunningham Avenue U . . EM 7-2000
ChemicalsClark Microanalytical Laboratory104.'/4 West Main Street U EM 7-8406
Chemists-Analytical & ConsultingClark Microanalytical Laboratory104^^ West Main Street U EM 7-8406
Childrens' & Infants' WearStorke Club, Thelo2 West Main Street U EM 7-3701
ChiropodistsWidick, Dr. Helen218 West Main Street U EM 7-4960
ChiropractorsUrbana Chiropractic Clinic
106 East Green Street U EM 7-6745
Cleaners & DyersDrive-In Cleaners301 South 1st Street C PL 6-4717
'Fallon's Master Oeaners305 South Broadway U EM 7-4019
Fashion Cleaners1102 West Main iStreet U EM 7-4658
(iarber's Modern Cleaners615 South Wright Street C FL 6-1355
Ideal Cleaners1310 West Main Street U EM 7-1527
Illinois Cleaners402 North Broadway U EM 7-1286
ClubsChicago Motor Club404 North Neil Street C FL 6-3751
Elks Club of Urbana214 West Main Street U EM 7-8013
Moose Home124 West White Street C FL 6-7655
Urbana Golf & Country ClubNorth of Urbana U EM 7-3602
Urbana Sportsmen's Club1901 South Vine Street U EM 7-7133
Urbana Woman's Club505 South McCullough Street U EM 7-7331
Coal & Coke-RetailMoonev Coal Co.510 East Main Street U EM 7-1444
Collection AgencyBusiness Service BureauDoctors Credit Office530 Koheson Building C FT. 6-8371
Commercial SandblastingClark, C. N., & Co.223-227 West Main Street U EM 7-1900
Concrete Burial Vault ManufacturersKelly & Sons406!^ North Lincoln Avenue U ....EM 7-1844
Concrete Products.Nelsen Concrete Culvert Co.702 North Edwin Street C FL 2-4181
Concrete-Ready MixSomers-Blarr., Inc. EM 7-4701
402 North Orchard 'Street U EM 7-3811
Confectionery Stores
Carson Candy Jar116 South Race Street U EM 7-2577
Confectionery-Wholesale &ManufacturersBush Bros., Inc64 Chester Street C FL 2-5139
Consulting EngineersCarroll. J. Raymond & Associates104 West University Avenue U EM 7-0232
Clark. Daily & Dietz211 North Race Street U EM 7-8318
Consulting Engineering Service1615 'South Neil Street C FL 6-0536
Danner, Charles S.
706 South Lynn Street U EM 7-4544
Contractors-Building.Small Home Builders711 South Race Street U EM 7-4134
Contractors-ConcreteShaw Concrete Contractors411 West Nevada Street U EM 7-2081
Contractors-ElectricalBurgin Electric Co.909 East Park Street U EM 7-3763
Tudd Electrical Service Co."l015 West Main Street U EM 7-9851
Martin, Claude C.602 East California Street U EM 7-4264
Morton, Neal, Electrical ContractorsRural Route 4 C FL 6-0232
Potter Electric Service1211 North Berkley Street U EM 7-4074
Contractors-GeneralAssociated Home BuildersAssociated Mortgage Company104 West University Avenue U EM 7-8351
Champaign County Home Improvement Co.FL 2-3476
20i East University Avenue U EM 7-8612
Community HomesMattis Avenue and Mdadow Drive C FL 6-8346
Cross Construction Co.401 North Orchard Street U EM 7-3526
Ennis, M J.1002 South Prospect Avenue C . . . . FL 2-9443
EVans, Dean512 West Eureka Street C FL 6-5935
Felmlev-Dickerson Co.1008 North (ioodwin Avenue U EM 7-1990
Hansen & Langhoff2105 Boudreau U EM 7-6767
Harris Comjiany2115 South Boudreau U EM 7-5213
lUiana Construction Co., Inc.
1207 East University Avenue U ..EM 7-8303
Kuhne-.Simmons Co.106' i South Neil Street C FL 6-3707
O/ier Construction Co., Inc.
315 Van Doren Street C FL 6-3758
Petry. C. A. & Sens411 South Chestnut Street C FL 6-3743
Keeser. William C103 West Washington Street U EM 7-3973
Siems, Clarence H.1101 East Oregon Street U EM 7-2045
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Contractors-HeatingrBash Heating & Air Conditioning Co.809 West Pioneer Street C FL 2-5126
Hibler Heating Service110 East Thompson Street U EM 7-2863
Ray's Heating & Appliance Co.806 E.^st Main Street U EM 7-5264
Contractors-MasonFalls, Luther117 North Weber Street U EM 7-8234
Rasmussen Masonry320 Elmwood C FL 2-3384
Veach Masonry913 South Weber Street U EM 7-2491
Contractors -Palntingr
Jocelvn, Frank608 JEast Oregon Street U EM 7-3871
Contractors-PavingChampaign Asphalt Co.310 East Bradley Street C FL 6-7288
General Paving Co.30 Ea?t John Street C FL 2-4295
Contractors-PlasterDrewitch, E. T.817 Fairview Street U EM 7-7043
Fisher, Harry F.1109 East Washington Street U ....EM 7-2630
Dairy ProductsAdair Milk Farm1305 South Neil Street C FL 6-5533
Beatrice Foods132 South Market C FL 2-5211
Everpure Company, The1105 West University Avenue U ..EM 7-3696
Hudson-Wareham. DairyV2' North Race Street U EM 7-4094
Meadow Gold Milk^15 East University Avenue C ....FL 2-5204
Urbana Pure Milk Co.'-06 North Gregory Avenue U EM 7-1124
DentistsHindman, H A.Robeson Building C FL 2-2801
McCuUey, Riley J.303 West Green Street U EM 7-6338
Moffitt, James T.102 South Bennett Avenue U EM 7-7222
Puterbaugh, C. H.110 South Race Street U EM 7-4700
Rasmusson, L. E.102 East Main Street U EM 7-2792
Rebman. Lester W.211 South Race Street U EM 7-2221
Waxier, K. M1 10 South Race Street U EM 7-2485
Department StoresLewis, W. & Co.113 North Neil Street C FL 2-4151
Montgoraerv Ward & Co.J 12 East Main Street U EM 7-1187
Penney, J. C.. Co.115 West Main Street U EM 7-4848
Robeson's, Inc125 West Church Street C FL 2-4191
Kears, Roebuck & Co.322 North Hickory Street C FL 6 2531
.EM 7-8932
Draperies & CarpetsSmith, R. H., Company204 West Main Street U
Draperies & Curtainsitjrob. John, Co.312 West Green Street U ..
Drug StoresHindman's Sundries1115 West Illinois Street U EM 7-2112
.EM 7-6413
Hood's Pharmacy1106 South Vine Street U EM 7Knowlton & Bennett135 West Main Street U EM 7McBride's Drugs, Inc.105 West Main Street U EM 7
.McBride's Drugs, Inc.801 South Lincoln Avenue U EM 7
Smith Drug Co.108 East Main Street U EM 7
2426
2100
1503
4061
4851
Electric AppliancesBean Electric & Hardware, Inc.103 West Main Street U EM 7-2825
(irindley, H S., Co.402 Griggs Street U EM 7-2350
MdClellan Electric Store124 West Main Street U EM 7-2015
Electric Light & Power CompaniesIllinois Power Company41 East University Avenue C FL 6-1883
Electrical ConstructionBean Electric & Hardware, Inc.103 West Main Street U EM 7-2825
Judd Electrical Service Co.1015 West Main Street U EM 7-9851
Electrical RepairsJudd Electrical Service Co.1015 West Main Street U . . .EM 7-9851
Electrical Supplies-WholesaleGeneral Electric Supply Co1201 E. Oregon U '. EM 7-8471
Urbana Electric Supply Co.810 West University Avenue U EM 7-8326
Electronic Equipment & SuppliesElectronic .Parts Co.905 South Neil Street C FL 6-1896
Magnavox Company, The1505 East Main Street U EM 7-8831
Mvkrov-Urbana, Inc.217 West Main Street U EM 7-5491
Engineers-CivilAnderson, E. M.654 East Taylor Street C FL 2-8211
Sperling, Godfrey206 South Broadway U EM 7-277S
Excavating ContractorsClancy Construction Co210 West Green iStreet' U EM 7-3211
Farm BureausChampaign County Farm Bureau1713 West Springfield Avenue C . .FL 2-5235
Farm EquipmentEconomy Implements, Inc.1307 East University Avenue U ..EM 7-7500
Harshbarger Implement Co.613 N. Cunningham Ave. U EM 7-5454
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Farm Management SystemsFreeman, Paul \V.117 South Race Street U EM 7-3100
Feed StoresChampaign County Feed CoDanville Road U '. EM 7-1142
Elliott, A. O. & Son212 East Main Street U EM 7-3633
Urbana Feed & Seed Supply216 North Broadway U EM 7-2442
Floors-Material & LayingMoore, Harlan E., CoIS East John Street C FL 6-7281
Florists
Brash Flower Shop126 West Main Street U EM 7-1848
Fritz Flower ShopNorth Cunningham Avenue U ....EM 7-1228
Halberstadt Florist703 South Race Street U EM 7-4335
Florists-WholesaleWest End Greenhouse1200 North Goodwin Avenue U .EM 7-4241
ForgingsClifford-Jacobs Forging CoNorth Market Street Road C FL 2-5172
FoundryLeach Brass Shop910 North Broadway U EM 7-2460
Fruits & Vegetables-WholesaleCoughlin, W. H., Co.217 South Water Street C FL 2-5135
Fuel OilChampaign County Service Co.1713 West Springfield Avenue C FL 2-8693
Hart Oil Company630 Gravel Road U EM 7-5434
Standard Oil Company901 North Market Street C FL 6-6427
Stewart Oil Company44 Main Street C FL 6-6479
Funeral DirectorsRenner Funeral Home208 South Race Street U EM 7-1122
Weaver Memorial Chapel30-2 West Green Street U EM 7-1001
FurnacesJohns & Son Furnace Co.212 West Main Street U EM 7-2451
Furniture Dealers-RetailCarter's Town & Country410 North Vine Street U EM 7-1118
Grand Leader Furniture Co.126 Ela.st University Avenue C FL 2-5959
Jones, Frank B.201 North Broadway U EM 7-1302
Reliable Furniture Co.101 East University Avenue C FL 2-4251
Furniture-Repairing & RefinishingReinhold's Furniture Shop1103 West Main Street U EM 7-4115
Gas-BottledBell, Jack. Gas Co2201 East University Avenue U EM 7-5456
Chief Gas Service, Inc.514 North Cunningham Avenue U ..EM 7-1587
Gift ShopsBean Electric & Hardware, Inc.103 West Main Street U EM 7-2825
Crossroads Gift Shop106 West Green Street U EM 7-7121
GlovesIllinois Glove Co.602 South Neil Street C FL 6-2581
Golf Practice RangesPla-Mor Golf Driving RangeRoute 45 North U EM 7-2336
Governmental Offices-CityHolmes, Bess M., City ClerkCity Building U EM 7-1307
Kinch, M. H., City EngineerCommunity Building U EM 7-2021
Wimmer, Victor C.. ChiefUrbana Fire Department U EM 7-1165
Governmental Offices-CountyKeller, Charles E , Circuit JudgeCounty Court House U : . EM 7-402-1
Little, Harry A., County ClerkCounty Court House U EM 7-4026
Green, Frederick S., County JudgeCounty Court House U EM 7-1413
Harshbarger, E. M., County Supt. of SchoolsCounty Court House U EM 7-2806
Governmental Offices-TownshipTavlor, Larry W. Assessor205' West Green Street U EM 7-7059
Grocers-RetailA & P. Great, Co.206 East Main Street U No Phone
Collins, I. A1306 West Hill Street U EM 7-1050
Eddie & Norm's Super Foods203 North Vine Street U EM 1-1(>12
Eisner Food Store No. 5
807 South Lincoln Avenue U EM 7-7555
Eisner Food Store No. 81102 West Main Street U EM 7-5125
Eisner Food Store No. 23404 South Broadway U EM 7-8487
Fears' Blue Ribbon Foods1102 East Washington Street U EM 7-1259
Hobart's Food Market901 East Main Street U EM 7-2924
Hurd anc Son411 West University Avenue U EM 7-830J!
Kroger Grocery & Baking Co.340 West Springfield Avenue U EM 7-2229
McKinney's IGA Foodliner303 Fairlawn Street U EM 7-8843
South Side Grocery117 West Washington Street U EM 7-5451
Steer's Grocery EM 7-1800121 South Race Street U EM 7-4033
Groceries-WholesaleJones, J. M , Co.3 50 North Walnut Street C FL 6-8388
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Hardware Dealers-RetailBean Electric & Hardware, Inc.103 West Main Street U EM 7-2825
Coast-to-Coast Store202 West Main Street U EM 7-2550
HobbiesLorry's Sport & Hobby Shop206 West Main Street U EM 7-1730
Homes-InstitutioiialCunningham Childrens Home905 North Cunningham Avenue U ..EM 7-3728
HospitalsCarle Memorial Hospital602 West Univerisity Avenue U ..EM 7-6671
Mercy Hospital1412 West Park Street U EM 7-1194
HotelsInman Hotel19 East University Avenue C FL 2-4211
Tilden Hall Hotel401 North Neil Street C FL 2-5277
Urbana-Lincoln Hotel209 South Broadway U EM 7-1011
Ice Cream & Frozen Custard ShopsDairy Queen of Urbana501 North Vine Street U EM 7-9514
Ice Cream ManufacturersMeadow Gold Ice Cream DivisionBeatrice Foods115 East University Avenue C . . . . FL 2-4175
Insurance-General All FormsAtwood-Wilson Agency907 West Nevada Street U EM 7-8421
Brown, Mark D. & Sons119 South Race Street U EM 7-4011
Busey. Charles B.222 West Main Street U EM 7-5413
Camp, Russell211 South Race Street U EM 7-3343
Cogdal & Koehn122 South Race Street U EM 7-4041
Facer Insurance Agency805 East Florida Street U EM 7-4361
Hall, Harry406 West Uiuversity Avenue U .... KM 7-2482
Hog^att, Elmer P.110 East Main Street U EM 7-8451
Jones. Ruth B., Agent107 South Rare Street U EM 7-5497
McClurg, Ted, AUstate Insurance Co.202 East Green Street U EM 7-5696
Trelease, Sidney B703 South Wright Street C FL 2-5101
Jewelry-RetailLeach Jewelry105 North Broadway U EM 7-8526
Whittaker Jewelry Store133 West Main Street U EM 7-5132
Wilson, Lee E.122 West Main Street U EM 7-8242
JunkChampaign Junk Co.302 South Market Street C FL 2-4707
Labor OrganizationsTwin City Federation of Tabor212 West Hill Street C FL 6-5463
Landscape ArchitectsWandell's Twin City NurseryMyra Station Roiad U EM 7-6434
LaundriesModel Souders Laundry-Dry Cleaning518 North Neil Street C FL 2-5224Shelton Laundry1408 West Eads Street U EM 7-5225White F-ine Laundry-Dry Cleaners723 South Neil Street C FL 2-4206
Laundries-Self ServiceUrbana Laundromat108 South Bennett Avenue U EM 7-6279
Linen Supply ServiceMidrState Linen Supply119 North Race Street U EM 7-4916
Urbana Clean Towel 'Service705 Western Avenue U EM 7-6533
Liquor & Wine-RetailBunny's Package Liquor Store119 West Water Street U EM 7-8175
Service Liquor Store306 West Main Street U EM 7-5446
LivestockChampaign County Livestock Marketing Ass'n.Danville Road U EM 7-1142
LoansAllied Finance Co.102 East Main Street U EM 7-5244
Counsel Finance, Inc.34 Main Street C FL 6-8395
System Finance Co.Sixth and Green Streets C FL 6-1325
Lumber-RetailHillcrest Lumber Co.2000 South Neil Street C FL 6-6448
Hunter Lumber Co.402 North Cunningham Avenue U ..EM 7-4077
Smith, Fred A., Lumber Co.395 North Race Street U EM 7-1000
Thompson Lumber Co.612 South Neil Street C FL 6-7221
MachinistsH-W Manufacturing Company121 West Water Street U EM 7-2425
Maternity Specialty ShopsMa-Ma Minx Maternities Shop132 West Main Street U EM 7-3701
Meat-RetailSteer's Grocery EM 7-lSOO12i South Race Street U EM 7-4033
Men's Clothing & FurnishingsBaskin-Cliampaign, Inc.621 East Green Street C FL 2-3027
James, W. B.. Clothier110 West Main Street U EM 7-2058
Kuhn, Jos. & Co33 Main Street C FL 2-5275
Merchandise-Retail & WholesaleFive Points Supply105 ^i East University Avenue U ..EM 7-3744
SE-US Supply Co.901 South Neil Street C FL 6-3773
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Mirrors and Glass-All PurposesBacon & Van Buskirk Glass Co.719 South Neil Street C FL 6-6471
Cotter Glass Co.508 North Neil Street C FL 2-4331
MonumentsClark, C. N. & Co.22.V225 West Main Street U .EM 7- 1900
Mortgraires
Champaign County Bank & Trust Co.Main at Broadway U EM 7-4086
Hubbard, David F.303 East George Huff Drive U EM 7-51.S2
MotelsCourtesy Motel403 North Vine Street U EM 7-1171
Lincoln Lodge Motel403 West University Avenue U ..EM 7-1111
Motel Mercer2210 East University Avenue U ..EM 7-8023
Wilson's Motel814 North Cunningham Avenue U ..EM 7-8912
Movers of Household GoodsCarter's Moving & Storage Co.410 North Vine Street U .: EM 7-1118
Champaign Transfer & Storage Co.611 North Walnu. Street C FL 2-8656
Musical MerchandiseHofmann Music614 East Green Street C FL 6-1112
Llovde, Clifford V. Piano Co.321" North Neil Street C FL 2-8416
Riley's Music103 North Neil Street C FL 2-9770
NewspapersChampaign-LTrbana Courier111 North Race Street U EM 7-5461
Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette48 Main Street C FL 2-5252
Daily Illini
620 East John Street C EM 7-6611
Office Equipment & SuppliesEngelhardt-'Shay Typewriter Co.119 South Nei? Street C FL 6-1371
Maginn Office Equipment Co.606 South 6th Str-et C FL 2-5524
Michael. R. W., Business Machines15 Taylor Street C FL 2-2114
Twin City Printing Co.119-123 West .Park Avenue C FL 6-9021
OptometristsWalker, Glenn W.110 South Rac< Street U EM 7-5211
Young, Roderick J.120 South Ract Street U EM 7-2354
Paint & Painters Supplies
Marklanu s
220 West Main Street U EM 7-5587
Sandwell's Paint Store109 North Walnut Street C FL 6-8351
Woolen Paint Store214 East University Avenue U EM 7-9922
Painters-Supplies & WallpaperSherwin-Williams Co.123 West Main Street U EM 7-1408
Paper MerchantsMurphy Bros., Inc.711 North Market Street C FL 6-1336
Paving Drivewaysllliana Construction Co., Inc.1205-07 Yhet University Avenue U ..EM 7-8303
Pest ControlJllini Pest Control & Service1422 South Neil Stuet C FL 6-1317
Pet ShopsBill & Coo Pet Shop107 East Elm Street U EM 7-2721
Petroleum ProductsOhio Oil Company, TheGravel R.oad U EM 7-4116
PhotoengraversGrubb, G. R. & Co.116 North Walnut Street C FL 2-5209
PhotographersF'letcher's Photography218 West Main Street U EM 7-3822
PlasterersPickens, John, Sr.1408 West Dublin Street U EM 7-7841
Plumbing & HeatingApperson Plumbing & Heating Co.219 West Main Street U EM 7-3760
Deane's Plumbing & Heating Co.415 North Cunnin.gham Avenue U ..EM 7-8306
Inskip, F R. & Co.14012 South Neil Street C FL 6-6443
Reichard, David W., Plumbing & Heating707 East Illinois Street U EM 7-4227
Thomas Plumbing & Heating Co.205 East Main Street U EM 7-1866
Popcorn ConfectionsSimpson Distributing Co.105 East Water Street U EM 7-2140
PrintersCampbell Products Co.207 West Green Street U EM 7-5300
Champaign Letter Shop10 Chester Street C FL 6-839
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Daniels Press-Lithographing and Printing612 East Green Street C FL 2-5560
Letter Shop404 East Green Street C FL 2-3132
Meenach's1302 North Lincoln Avenue U EM 7-4604
Mills Publications, Inc.Hoopeston, Illinois 1, 2 or 3
iTwin City Printing Co.510-522 North Hickory. Street C ..FL 6-9021
Radio Broadcasting Companies &StationsWDWS Radio Station
South Neil Street Road C FL 6-18j.i
WKID Radio StationSidney Road U EM 7-5431
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RailroadsIllinois Central Railroad116 North Chestnut C FL 2-4137
Illinois Terminal Railroad Co609 North Hickory Street C FL 2-3673
New York Central Railroad303 North Broadway U EM 7-3322
Wabash Railroad Co.220 North Broadway U EM 7-3111
Railway Express ComiKiniesRailway Express Agency59 Main Street C FL 6-0541
Real EstateBarnes, D. E:arl
506 \Ve.st Oregon Street U EM 7-5345
Brown, Mark D. & Sons119 South Race Street U EM 7-4011
Chalmers Real Estate Co.518 North Cunningham Avenue U ..EM 7-7647
Cogdal & Koehn122 South Race Street U EM 7-4041
Gordon, Glenn H.211 South Race Street U EM 7-8956
Harmon, Harley H.201 East High Street U EM 7-2359
Hayes & Patterson704 South 6th Street C FL 6-8307
Monen, Carl, Agency336 North Hickoiy Street C FL 6-8421
Reinhardt Realtors1001 West Oregon Street U EM 7-4739
iSelicovitz, Abe L.802 South Prairie Street C FL 2-5048
Skillman Real Estate Co403 West Green Street U EM 7-5668
Smith & Manley, Real Estate811 West Spriagfield Avenue C ..FL 6-1323
Timmons, Dorothy, Real Estate606 South Highland C FL 6-6902
Real Estate LoansCommercial Savings & Loan Association1 17 South Race U EM 7-3662
RestaurantsCrifasi's Village509 North Cunningham Avenue U ..EM 7-7911
Hammons Coffee Shop209 West Main Street U EM 7-1622
Huddle, The204 East University Avenue U EM 7-9373
McDonald's Drive In304 p:ast University Avenue U ..EM 7-3722
Prehn's On Oregon1117 West Oregon Street U EM 7-4950
Race Inn115 South Race Street U EM 7-3203
Root. Mel, Good Food106 East Main Street U EM 7-2121
Steak N .Shake, Inc.708 West University Avenue U EM 7-Q},22
Toy San Chinese Restaurant309 East University Avenue U ..EM 7-7724
Vriner's Cafe102 West Main Street U EM 7-5934
Wheat's Steak Hou-e1904 East Main Street U EM 7-4834
White Spot Lunch120 East Main Street U
RoofersHitchens Roofing Co.903 SVest Fairview Street U EM 7-0211
Rubbish RemovalSonLincoln
Randall &707 North Avenue U EM 7-6925
Safety Deposit VaultsChampaign County Bank & Trust Co.Main at Broadway U EM 7-4086
Savin£:s & Loan AssociationsCitizens Building Association107 South Race Street U EM 7-5497
Commercial Savings & Loan Association117 South Race Street U EM 7-3662
University Savings & Loan Association629 East Green Street C FL 6-3576
Urbana Home Loan Association110 East Main Street U EM 7-8451
Sewing MachinesPfaff Sewing Machine Co.300 West Main Street U EM 5-1222
Shoes-RetailSholem's Shoe Store116 West Main Street U EM 7-1414
SigmsSuperior Neon Sign Co.217 South Locust C F'. 6-5012
Twin City Sign Co.1401 South Neil Street C FL 2-2729
Sporting: Goods-RetailBailev & Himes, Inc.606 East Green Street C FL 6-1341
Johnston's Sport Shop105 West Green Street C FL 2-2929
Lorry's Sport & Hobby Shop206 West Main Street U EM 7-1730
Sportingr Goods-Wholesale &ManufacturersSports Equipment Corp309 East University Avenue U EM 7-2249
Surplus & Salvage MerchandiseDrive-In Surplus304 West Main Street U EM 7-7867
TavernsEmbassy. The114 South Race Street U EM 7-9361
JoIIv Roger, The118 West Water Street U EM 7-8366
Rose Bowl Package House & Tavern106 North Race Street U EM 7-7031
Telephone CompaniesIllinois Bell Telephone Co.315 North Randolph Street C FL 2-9981
Television Broadcasting Companies &StationsWCIA Television Station509 South Neil Street C FL 6-8333
Television Sales & ServiceAmanns' Television Sho[i
805 East Main Street U EM 7-3259
Downtown TV, Inc.1307 West University Avenue U ..EM 7-8455
Markwell's Radio, TV, Records221 Wen Main Street U EM 7-4342
Poor's Glenn, Television-Radio Sales609 West Springfield Avenue U ....EM 7-5555
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TheatresWidescreen Drive-In TheatreRoute 45 North U EM 7-2020
Toys-RetailToy Mart124 South Race Street U EM 7-6415
Trade Association of the Water WellIndustryiNational Water Well Association811 North Lincoln Avenue U ....EM 7-8469
Trailer ParksA-B Trailer Park1208 North Goodwin Avenue U EM 7-1441Lessaris Mobile Home Park604 North Mlaple Street U EM 7-7692
Truck Equipment & PartsMt. Vernon Truck Body Co.501 East University Avenue U EM 7-8474
Trust CompaniesChampaign County Bank & Trust Co.Main at Broadway U EM 7-4086
Typewriter Sales & RepairsMichael, R. W., Business Machines15 Taylor Street C FL 2-2114
UniversitiesUniversity of Illinois
355 Administration (W) U EM 7-6611
Vacuum Cleaner SalesCompact Agency, The129 North Race Street U EM 7-1502
Filter Queen. Inc1208 West University Avenue U ..EM 7-8541
Variety StoresScott Stores, Inc.
107 West Main Street U EM 7-2833
Vending MachinesCanteen Service Co.607 North Cunningham Avenue U ..EM 7-7818Twin City Vending Co.109 West Springfield Avenue C ..FL 6-8444
Wallpaper DealersMarkland's220 West Main Street U EM 7-5587
Water Works.Northern Illinois Water Corp.122 North Walnut Street C FL 6-1861
Women's Specialty ShopsBaker, G. A., Inc.129 West Main Street U EM 7-7230
Lords Dress Shop108 West Main Street U EM 7-8831
Vogue in Urbana125 West .Main Street U EM 7-1933
Members At LargeAustin, V' Thomas, MD602 West University Avenue U EM 7-6671
Bigler, Harry E.610 West Ohio Street U EM 7-2100
Blackburn, Mrs E.sther411 West Green Street U EM 7-S401
Braun, R. HUrbana High School U EM 7-1 109
Brookens, Norris L., MD602 West University Avenue U ..EM 7-6671
Brvan, Leslie A.1016 West John Street C EM 7-6611
Burwash, Richard H.Rural Route 2 C FL 6-2993
Care, H C. M.612 West Ohio Street U EM 7-6611
Clark, George L.406 West Pennsylvania Avenue U ..EM 7-6611
Converse, Paul D.402 West .Pennsylvania Avenue U ..EM 7-6611
Cooley, Jack C, MD602 West University Avenue U ..EM 7-6671
Corbett, James B., MD602 West University Avenue U EM 7-6671
Dickinson, Llane S., MD602 West University Avenue U EM 7-6671
iDidcoct, J. William, MD602 West University Avenue U ..EM 7-6671
Dillavou, E. R1702 So. Vine U EM 7-6611
Dillavou, Ora D.The Meadows U EM 7-2950
Douglas, Roy I.
Rural Route 3 U EM 7-6744
Drenckhahn, Charles H., MD602 West University Avenue U ..EM 7-6671
Dukes, Richard E., MD602 West University .Avenue U EM 7-6671
Dungan, George H.1108 South Orchard .Street U EM 7-8149
Dunn, William J., MD602 We.st University Avenue U ....EM 7-6671
Knsrud, E Richard, MD602 West University .\venue U ..EM 7-6671
Kveritt, William L.106 Civil Engineering Bldg.. U EM 7-6611
Farber, Herbert O.510 West Washington Street U ..EM 7-6611
Fisher, Lowell B.711 West Del'aware Street U EM 7-6611
Friedman, Herbert P., MD602 West University Avenue U ....EM 7-6671
(jianturco, Cesare, MD602 West Univrsity Avenue U EM 7-6671
Gillespie, James B., MD602 West University Avenue U ..EM 7-6671
(ioodell, Warren F415 Mumford Hall' U EM 7-6611
(Iraham. Robert1010 South Busej Street U EM 7-6611
Green. Paul M.214 David Kinley Hall U EM 7-6611
(jreenwold, Warren E., MX)602 We=t University Avenue U ....EM 7-6671
Gregory, Lewis T., MD110 iSouth Race Street U EM 7-1354
Gregory, Mrs. L. T.1312 South Race Street U EM 7-2018
Hays, Edward Parker, MD602 West l^niversity Avenue U . . . . EM-7-6671
Hesselschwerdt, Gernon, MD123 South Race Street U EM 7-8394
Hopkins, B. Smith, Jr , MD602 West University Avenue U ....EM-7-6671
Housewortli, John H., MD602 West University Avenue U ....EM 7-6671
Hoyne, Robert M., MD602 West University Avenue U EM 7-6671
Hulett. J. E.. Jr.105 West Pennsylvania .\venue U ..EM 7-6611
Janata, A. J208 Florida Avenue U EM 7-661
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Kaufman. Stanley L.
16 Main 'Street C FL 2-5131
Knudson, Charles A.234 Lincoln Hall U EM 7-6611
Loeb, Charles F.510 West Delaware iStreet U EM 7-1936
L.oew, C. C.101 North McCullough 'Street U ..EM 7-8401
Lore, Harry E., MD602 West University Avenue U ..EM 7-6671
Marvel, Carl S404 West Pennsylvania Avenue U ..EM 7-6611
MJaxwell, George I.
1 703 Pleasant IStreet U EM 7-4809
Miller, George A., MD602 West University Avenue U ..EM 7-6671
Moray. Llovd803 West Oregon Street U EM 7-1803
Moyer. C. A.305 West Oregon Street U EM 7-6611
Murdock, Mirs. Cora603 Wtet Green Street U EM 7-4752
Mussey, Robert D., MD602 West University Avenue U EM 7-6671
Neucks, Howard C, MD'602 West University Avenue U ....EM 7-6671
Porter, G. Leroy, MD602 West University Avenue U EM 7-6671
Prather, Jesse J.Rural Route 2 U EM 7-1602
Robinson, Benjamin E., MD602 West University Avenue U ..EM 7-6671
Rogers, J. C. Thos., MD602 We.st University Avenue U ..EM 7-6671
Rowe, Robert B., MD602 West University Avenue U ..EM 7-6671
Russ, Frank H., MD602 West University Avenue U EM 7-6671
Schilling, William ARural Route 12 U .
.' EM 7-5847
iSeagle, Joseph B., MD602 West University Avenue U EM 7-6671
Seagle W. Courtney, MD602 West University Avenue U ..EM 7-6671
Seymour, Robert214 David Kinley Hall U EM 7-6611
iShideler, Ernest H.103 West Florida Avenue U EM 7-6611
Smith, Stanley E., Jr., MiD602 West University Avenue U EM 7-6671
Spierling, Robert A., MD602 West University Avenue U EM 7-6671
Spitler, J. C807 West Vermont Street U EM 7-3365
Stiaipp, Frank304 North Romine Street U EM 7-6443
Stephens, Joseph A., MD602 West University Avenue U EM 7-6671
Theiss, Edwin L.208 West Vermont Street U EM 7-2070
Thompson, Edward C, DDS602 West University Avenue U EM 7-6671
Van Arsdell, .Paul M.214 David Kinley Hall U EM 7-6611
Vawter, Jamison307 Engineering Hall U. EM 7-6611
Veirs, Willard L., MD129 West Elm Street U EM 7-4253
Wales, Hugh G.409 West University Avenue C FL 6-4415
Walker, James S , MD602 Wiest University Avenue U EM 7-6671
Walton, Clarence H., M(D602 West University Avenue U EM 7-6671
Weinard, F. F.713 West Iowa Street U EM 7-6611
Weisiger, George B.309 West Vermont iStreet U EM 7-283S
Wilson, Thomas R., MD602 West University Avenue U EM 7-6671
Wolfe, Henry E., Jr., MD602 Wtst University Avenue U EM 7-6671
Young, A L.405 West "Green Street U EM 7-6611
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Urbana . . . General Facts
Location: Urbana, County Seat of Champaign County, lies in the heart of
one of the world's richest agricultural regions. It is 138 miles south
of Chicago, 120 miles west of Indianapolis, 175 miles northeast of
St. Louis, and 95 miles southeast of Peoria.
Urbana is served by U. S. Highways 10, 45, and 150.
Altitude: 743 feet above sea level.
Area: Nine square miles.
Climate: Mean annual temperature in Urbana is 50.5 degrees F. Monthlytemperatures vary from 26.8 degrees in January to 75.4 in July.
Average annual precipitation is 35.03.
Population:
UrbanaU. of I StudentsCounty
194014,064
12,000
70,578
195023,00717,158*
105,871
*Student population is included in county figures.
195727,70018,813*
135,000
Churches: Urbana has churches, representing most denominations.
Clubs: Leading national service clubs, the Urbana Country Club, women'sclubs, business men's private social clubs.
Education: University of Illinois, 1 parochial and 9 public elementary schools,
1 Junior High School, and 1 Senior High School.
Fraternal Organizations: All prominent lodge and fraternal organizations are
represented in Urbana. Twenty-eight national sororities and 56national fraternities are represented at the University of Illinois.
Hospitals: Three—Carle, Mercy, McKinley (U. of I.). One TB—Outlooklook Sanitarium.
Hotels: In addition to one excellent large hotel, there are smaller hotels.
Five first-class motor courts also serve the city.
Libraries: The Urbana Free Library. TheUniversity of Illinois - - largest state-uni-
versity library.
Newspapers: Evening - - Champaign-
Urbana News-Gazette, Champaign-Urba-
na Courier. Morning
—
Daily lUini, Uni-
versity of Illinois student newspaper.
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Radio Stations: WDWS . . . 1400kilocycles . . . owned and opera-
ted by the News-Gazette; WILL. . . 580 kilocycles . . . operated byby the University of Illinois;
WKID, 1580 kilocycles; WKIDBroadcasting Co.; WPGU ... a
closed-circuit station . . . operatedby students at the University of
Illinois.
Entertainment: Special programs at the University of Illinois bring outstand-
ing entertainment to the community. Big 10 athletic events
attract thousands of fans each year.
Recreation: Golf, 3 courses: Urbana Country Club and 2 available at the
University. Swimming: Crystal Lake Pool in Urbana's Crystal
Lake Park; Forest Preserve District, Lake of the Woods, 10
miles northwest of Urbana.
Parks: Five parks offer tennis courts, archery, soft ball, horseshoes,
and other sports . . . picnics, restrooms, pet shows, and family
nights.
Theatres: One movie theatre and one drive-in theatre. Plus the theatre
and music at the University of Illinois. A Community Little
Theatre group is also active in the community.
Skating: Ice rink at the UniversityPoints in Urbana.
of Illinois. Roller rink at Five
Television: WCIA . . . Channel 3; WILL-TVversity of Illinois.
Channel 12 at the Uni-
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