Hometown Hero “by Linda D. Dean”
Honoring a Local Air Force Hero In tribute to a courageous airman from Springfield, a display titled “A Hometown Hero” was once added to the Military Room of the Robertson
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Springfield Theaters
Springfield’s first moving picture house opened on April 23, 1907, by Joe Green in a frame building on the east side of South Main Street. Mr. Green’s films were one-reel
1879 Courthouse Bricks to be Sold
Progress on Courthouse Restoration The Courthouse restoration progressed beautifully with an estimated opening of late January 2007. During the work, part of an 1879 interior wall was removed. The bricks
Southern Visions “by David C. Allen”
Reflections on the Civil War’s 150th Anniversary As we reflect on the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, our minds often wander to the familiar imagery of the “Old South.”
Snapshots from North Main “by David C. Allen”
The History Behind 303 North Main Street, Springfield, Tennessee Every old house keeps a picture album inside its walls, images of days lived, heartache, and laughter. Here are a few
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Face Value “by David C. Allen”
Observations on the House’s Appearance Looking past the stop sign, the red brick house on the opposite corner appears very similar to my own, built in 1879-80, same red brick,
A History of our Own “by David C. Allen”
Everything and everyone has a history, short or long. We write our own, a new and different page every day. So it is also with the Robertson County Historical Society
Two Way Street “by David C. Allen”
History as a Shared Experience History is a two-way street, kept alive by a system of sharing, both giving and receiving. History stays in touch. Not every member of the
Workin’ on a Building “by David C. Allen”
Each building, just like each and every person, has its own history, taking on the character of the owners and tenants as they move in and out, each one leaving