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Christopher, Illinois

2018 — Photographs by Mary Scott

65 photographs

Screen Shot 2018-11-29 at 1.36.34 PMScreen Shot 2018-11-29 at 1.36.34 PMSelf-portrait at the Christopher entrance.Self-portrait at the Christopher entrance.Abandoned Globe TheatreAbandoned Globe TheatreMarket Street PlazaMarket Street PlazaCarla and Margie’s homage to their favorite Nana (Painting by Kris Killman).Carla and Margie’s homage to their favorite Nana (Painting by Kris Killman).Kirk's PharmacyKirk's PharmacyVeterans MemorialVeterans MemorialPaint on sidewalk.Paint on sidewalk.WatertowerWatertowerMaid-Rite Sandwich Shop Graffiti.Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop Graffiti.BlachereBlachereBlachere WelderBlachere WelderBlachere WelderBlachere WelderHigh schoolers ride atop a jeep in the Homecoming parade.High schoolers ride atop a jeep in the Homecoming parade.Bearcats Homecoming Football GameBearcats Homecoming Football GameBearcats win first football game in 4 years.Bearcats win first football game in 4 years.Homecoming King and Queen.Homecoming King and Queen.Larry Cavinder with his #45 high school football jersey.Larry Cavinder with his #45 high school football jersey.Rick Forez holds an old photograph of himself (Center) having drinks with high school friends Gary Anderton (Left) and Tom Kretz (Right).Rick Forez holds an old photograph of himself (Center) having drinks with high school friends Gary Anderton (Left) and Tom Kretz (Right).Knights of Columbus members (From left to right) Rex English, Bob Gallo, Vic Kratz, John Niana, and Dave Niana gather for drinks and barbeque.Knights of Columbus members (From left to right) Rex English, Bob Gallo, Vic Kratz, John Niana, and Dave Niana gather for drinks and barbeque.Mike and Rex.Mike and Rex.Waldo tends the bar.Waldo tends the bar.Trolls on Halloween.Trolls on Halloween.Social GirlsSocial GirlsMichael.Michael.Popcorn family.Popcorn family.Teens working lemonade stand.Teens working lemonade stand.Gwen and Drew.Gwen and Drew.Movies on Market Presents: Star Wars - The Empire Strikes BackMovies on Market Presents: Star Wars - The Empire Strikes BackIllinois Bicentennial Celebration.Illinois Bicentennial Celebration.Parkinson BrothersParkinson BrothersIndian statue outside of Parkinson Brothers.Indian statue outside of Parkinson Brothers.Moe's window figurines.Moe's window figurines."Crooked-Tail""Crooked-Tail"Moe Parkinson of Parkinson Brothers.Moe Parkinson of Parkinson Brothers.Christel Martin and Sue Mason working the Mercantile Thrift Store.Christel Martin and Sue Mason working the Mercantile Thrift Store.Dede's Flower Shop (Exterior)Dede's Flower Shop (Exterior)Side of Dede's Flower Shop.Side of Dede's Flower Shop.Dede's Flower Shop (Interior).Dede's Flower Shop (Interior).West Franklin County Historical Dist.West Franklin County Historical Dist.Local Historian Bob Hoey.Local Historian Bob Hoey.Bob Hoey in room dedicated to Christopher, IL history.Bob Hoey in room dedicated to Christopher, IL history.Silkwood InnSilkwood InnRobert Furlow and Brenda Rice on the job at Bowlin’s Foodland.Robert Furlow and Brenda Rice on the job at Bowlin’s Foodland.Caleb the butcher.Caleb the butcher.Bowlin's spices.Bowlin's spices.Gas Station Graveyard.Gas Station Graveyard.Vintage ConocoVintage ConocoThe Hop's business truck.The Hop's business truck.Owners Jennifer and Adam Porter in The Hop’s brewing room.Owners Jennifer and Adam Porter in The Hop’s brewing room.The Hop bartenders.The Hop bartenders.The Hop customers.The Hop customers.The Kerkemeyers; Owners of S&S Tavern.The Kerkemeyers; Owners of S&S Tavern.Christian First Baptist Church under the stars.Christian First Baptist Church under the stars.Christopher First Christian Church hosts a Family Feud fundraiser for the Christian Motorcyclist Association.Christopher First Christian Church hosts a Family Feud fundraiser for the Christian Motorcyclist Association.Voting Day.Voting Day.Veterans gather for drinks at the American Legion Post 528Veterans gather for drinks at the American Legion Post 528American Post Legion pancake breakfast.American Post Legion pancake breakfast.Air Force Man Randy solutes to the camera behind the door of his red Sadan.Air Force Man Randy solutes to the camera behind the door of his red Sadan.Mayor Gary Bartolotti.Mayor Gary Bartolotti.Billy and Mary relax on their lawn.Billy and Mary relax on their lawn.Market Street at night.Market Street at night.Santa on Market Street.Santa on Market Street.Plaza Christmas decorations.Plaza Christmas decorations.Breakfast with Santa event.Breakfast with Santa event.