A variety of circumstances has necessitated us staying in St.Charles longer than usual, so we have taken that time to explore the town. One evening we happened to find Blanchette Park which has a small memorial garden. While walking through it we came upon the "Christmas Box Angel".
A sign under the angel notes that the memorial is a place of love and healing for those who have lost children. Flowers, trinkets, and toys have been placed at the base of the statue, as well as small stuffed animals which have been clipped on the angels wings.
I always enjoy visiting Main Street in historic St.Charles. Many of the area shops and restaurants and other historic attractions are housed in original 18th and 19th century buildings. Pictured above is "Stone Row". The buildings were built in 1820. Burlington stone, used to construct the buildings, was quarried in the same city block. Another interesting building, called the"Queen of Main Street" is pictured below.
It was built by the Odd Fellows Hall Association in 1878. A bank occupied the first floor, a concert hall on the second and a Moose Lodge on the third floor. Beside the many interesting older buildings, Main Street is quite picturesque with many small gardens which are quite pretty during this time of the year.
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