Statue: (Satellite)
Obviouisly, it is pin connected.
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| Lisa Ruble posted Airtight Bridge over the Embarras River is one of Coles County’s best kept secrets. Located along Airtight Road, it is the only direct route between the village of Ashmore and the unincorporated towns of Bushton and Rardin. The location is isolated, and most people do not come upon it by accident. Locals say the bridge earned the name “Airtight” because of the unnatural stillness encountered while crossing it. Designed by Claude L. James, Airtight Bridge was built in 1914 by the Decatur Bridge Company. Thanks to its remote location, it became known as a drinking spot for local teens and students from Eastern Illinois University. Otherwise, the bridge, described as “old” and “creaky,” had a pretty mundane existence. In 1981, Airtight Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places. On October 19th 1980, the nude body of a woman floating near the bank of the Embarras River a few yards downstream from Airtight Bridge was discovered by two brothers from Urbana, who were deer hunting, and a local farmer. Because the body was missing its head, hands, and feet, the murder investigation became known as the “Airtight torso case.” In 1992, the body was identified through DNA as that of 26 year old Diana Marie Small of Bradley (Kankakee County Illinois). On March 1st 2017 Diana's husband, 70 year old Thomas Small, who still lived in Bradley, was arrested for her murder. After two days of talks he confessed to Diana's murder. Eight months later he pleaded guilty to first degree murder and was sentenced to 30 years in prison. |
Obviouisly, it is pin connected.
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| Patty Goatley, Oct 2024 |
The river was a lot higher in this photo.
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| Historic Bridges "This is an unaltered traditional Pratt through truss bridge in a tranquil rural setting." |
The world's largest statue of Abe Lincoln.
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| Mattox Pugh, Jul 2025 |
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