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Monday, May 27, 2013
For Memorial Day
We will reopen on Tuesday, May 28, at 9:30.
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Happy 175th Birthday, Davenport!
The year 2011 marks the 175th anniversary of the founding of Sofa City – that’s right! In February of 1836 the official “Articles of Agreement” were drawn up, land was purchased from Antoine LeClaire, and a town was platted in … Continue reading
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Tagged 175th Anniversary, Antoine LeClaire, Davenport, Local History, William F. Skiles
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