Matt's Old Mokena
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Sturm und Drang: The Story of Jakob Baumgartner and the Great 1879 Saloon Debacle
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A family’s peace can have profound consequences for a community. Luckily for we Mokenians, as a whole we tend to be an amiable lot, keep...
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Sunday, April 9, 2023
A Century of History: The Story of Front Street's Kolber Building
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It was one of the stateliest buildings to ever grace Mokena. Its 19 th century eminence exuded grace, money and commerce, and within i...
Friday, March 10, 2023
800 Pounds of Treasure: The 1937 Heist of the Mokena Post Office
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Mokena’s story is a long and winding one, stretching back nearly two centuries, containing countless moments of mirth and buoyancy. When...
Saturday, February 25, 2023
The Nectar that Jupiter Sips: The Story of Mokena Mineral Springs
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Whether it be a hard workout, an arduous hike, or a long day doing housework, a cold glass of water always hits the spot. While the spar...
Saturday, February 11, 2023
A Troubled Property: The Story of Front Street's Stellwagen Buildings
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This is the tale of a pair of Front Street buildings, both long since lost to the ravages of time. The separate, neighboring structures ...
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