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Inaugural Bloomington Flight Ozark Air Lines, Nov. 6, 1950

By Bill Kemp
December 28th, 2016
Historic Photos

Holiday Hoops Pontiac, Dec. 30, 1948

By Bill Kemp
December 26th, 2016
Historic Photos

Merry Christmas!

By Bill Kemp
December 25th, 2016
Museum News
a man stands in a home dressed as santa clause. behind him is a fireplace and plaques on a mantle.

Santa in Action, 1953

By Bill Kemp
December 24th, 2016
Historic Photos
a crowd surrounds santa, who is on a wagon being pulled by 4 horses in Downtown Bloomington

Santa on Parade December 1948

By Bill Kemp
December 23rd, 2016
Historic Photos

Mississippi Orphans Go Sledding Highland Park, Bloomington, 1963

By Bill Kemp
December 22nd, 2016
Historic Photos
two children in matching outfits each hold a stocking. behind them is a christmas tree with tinsel and presents below the tree.

Christmas 1953

By Bill Kemp
December 21st, 2016
Historic Photos
three women and two young boys stand in a toy store

Toy, toys, and more toys Christmastime 1953

By Bill Kemp
December 20th, 2016
Historic Photos

McHistory: Painter and Scoundrel

By Bill Kemp
December 19th, 2016
WGLT McHistory Series
over 12 people, mostly women, stand at a counter with chocolates on display. two women behind the counter help customers. the room is small and the walls have floral wallpaper.

Holiday Shopping Downtown Bloomington, December 1953

By Bill Kemp
December 19th, 2016
Historic Photos