Rasmussen Blacksmith Shop ~ Lewistown, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 40° 23.688 W 090° 09.330
15T E 741417 N 4475462
Quick Description: Now a museum, but inside equipment and placement, remain the same.
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 2/16/2010 7:45:18 AM
Waymark Code: WM87V2
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member Big B Bob
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Long Description:

Marker Placed by: Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Association.
County of Blacksmith Shop: Fulton County
Marker Text:
Founded by Nels Rasmussen in 1892 & operated by him and his sons, Alva and Don, until the death of Don, the last surviving partner, in Jan. 1969. & The first acquisition of the Lewistown Society for historical preservation, the building & contents are virtually unchanged.

Operating Status: Closed

Web Address: [Web Link]

Address:
300 Main St.,
IL Hwy 100,
Lewistown,, IL USA
61542
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