When it was new this 1885 building had three retail spaces on the ground
floor with office and other spaces on the second floor. One of those spaces
was occupied by the Moose Hall from 1931 until 1940 when they bought their
own building and across the street. At one time it was connect to the
opera house next-door and used as a "green room".
This is one of many buildings John S. Trares built and owned in Edwardsville.
Photo(s): 2018
About Us We started traveling Historic U.S. Route 66 as a destination in 2009. It's like a 2,400 mile long drive back in time from Chicago to Santa Monica! more
Did
You Know: Many parts of the old 4 lane Route 66 were reverted to a 2 lane
road after 66 was realigned to the interstate. In many places the abandoned
lanes are still there.