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Former Weese Blacksmith Shop / Grieff's Monuments

100 N. Franklin, Dwight, IL
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This shop currently houses Grieff's Monuments, after being Reeb Monument Works for some time.

By 1891 Walter Weese had a well established blacksmith shop here. A fine craftsman he specialized in buggies. And according to an 1881 newspaper article:

"Walt can do more fine work while he is entertaining his customers with some wild, weird story than any man in the trade"

Photo(s): 2017

 

 

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