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Foto Friday: Alton, Illinois

Posted on May 8, 2020 Updated on October 4, 2023

My buddy Ray is from Illinois. He routinely returns to visit family and his girlfriend, Gloria. Sharing some lovely photos from Alton.

Addendum: I had to correct a credit. Thanks, Gloria. ~Vic

Along Mississippi River Image One — Along the Mississippi River
The Great River Road
10-29-2019
Photo Credit: Josh Major

Piasa Bird Image Two — Piasa Bird Painting
Photo Credit: Ray Tutterow

Clark Bridge Sunset Image Three — The Clark Bridge
Photo Credit: Ray Tutterow

Morrisons Irish Pub Image Four — Morrison’s Irish Pub
This place almost closed during massive flooding.
The city rallied around it and kept it afloat.
Now, they have a food pantry, giving back.
05-03-2020
Photo Credit: Gloria Lawrence

Alton Lake Image Five — Alton Lake
Part of the Mississippi
05-02-2020
Photo Credit: Gloria Lawrence

Backwater Wetlands Island Image Six — Backwater Wetlands Island
Photo Credit: Gloria Lawrence

Water Retention Pond Image Seven — Wetlands Water Retention Pond
Photo Credit: Gloria Lawrence

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