Only in Sycamore

In 1957, a parking meter cost 1 cent for 12 minutes of parking.  Today it costs the same, as featured in an AP article.  Where but in Sycamore could you find this?

Tribute to a small town -- Sycamore, Illinois

In 2005, Gene Behler, SHS Class of 1956, wrote a tribute to Sycamore titled "Tribute to a Small Town -- Sycamore, Illinois".  It applies to all of us who grew up in Sycamore in the 50's. To view it, click on the URL shown below, then click on "archives" and scroll down to the article. www.SHS1956.myevent.com

Carolyn's Class Challenge

Submit your answers via the "contact us" section.  The year is 1954, midway through our high school education. 1.  What businesses were located between Bergie's and Anderson Bros./Rosene's? 2.  Where was the "Doll House" located?  A Winner - MIKE BAUER.  Mike reminds us that the Doll House, located over Well's Drug Store, was owned by his mother, Virginia Bauer, and an aunt, Helen Nelson.  They sold and repaired dolls.  Mike had to work there some afternoons, but didn't sell many dolls. 3.  What were the names of the three downtown drugstores?  THE THREE WERE FLORIAN'S, WELLS AND HABERLE'S.  The Winner - MERLE CARTER. 4.  Name the four hardware stores that were in the downtown area. 5  How many barber and beauty shops were there on State Street, between Maple and California Streets? As each question is correctly answered, a new question will take its place.