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On the recordMay 18, 1999
Prairie Mills was built by Henry R. Emminga in 1872. It operated for 60 years and served as a key component of Golden and the surrounding area.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois
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May 18, 1999

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Historical significance of Prairie Mills in Golden, Illinois.

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