

do you hear an echo? ...
here it is ~ the special release for our special in-person event September 30 & October 1 in Collinsville, Illinois. . . Echoes of the...


experience the Collinsville adventure ...
surprised? ~ don't be, we've got everything from archives from America's first city to the largest catsup bottle, maybe in the entire...


know where these wise words ...
originated? ~ thought I did, but ... click the image above learn what I discovered ... and, enjoy the read ... ~ Carolyn The Art Loft...


a few days of remembrance ...
just a matter of days until Memorial Day ~ so I did a bit of research, have found some fascinating information to share, from a website...


step back in time Collinsvillers ...
the year? 1941 ... “a great day of celebration”~ Does anyone recognize the letter? If you are a graduate of the “old” Collinsville High...


full cadence flag ...
framing a 38-star flag from 1877 ... what an honor ~ I recently completed the framing of a 38-star American flag from 1877 for the...

just one more reason ...
I love what I do ~ first glimpse, historical flag ... Here’s a tidbit more. This is a 38 star flag I am framing for the museum. It flew...

a little photo history lesson...
about Collinwood Subdivision ~ Collinsville, Illinois... I recently framed 3 photos of the Collinwood Subdivision. The color photo shows...