1863 January 1. President Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation granting freedom to slaves in southern states.

ILLINOIS - Schuyler County

Phoenix Opera House (added 1980 - Building - #80004681) 116 W. Lafayette St., Rushville Owner: Private Phoenix Opera House Block (added 1985 - Building - #85001010) 112-122 W. Lafayette St., Rushville Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event Architect, builder, or engineer: Wells,Charles H. & Lewis C., Wilson,Thos. Architectural Style: No Style Listed Area of Significance: Architecture, Entertainment/Recreation Period of Significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924 Owner: Private , Local Gov't Historic Function: Commerce/Trade, Recreation And Culture Historic Sub-function: Business, Theater Current Function: Commerce/Trade Current Sub-function: Business White Oak Hall (added 2003 - Building - #02001757) Also known as White Oak School SE corner Jct. of White Oak and Lower Beardstown Rds., Rushville Historic Significance: Event Area of Significance: Entertainment/Recreation, Education, Social History Period of Significance: 1850-1874, 1875-1899, 1900-1924, 1925-1949, 1950-1974 Owner: Private Historic Function: Education, Recreation And Culture, Religion, Social Historic Sub-function: Auditorium, Meeting Hall, Religious Structure, School Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use

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