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Memories of the prairie

  • by Devin Walk
  • Posted on December 5, 2016December 6, 2016

Here’s a letter written by L. Walter Schumacher recounting memories of his family (the John…

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Detasseling: A summer job

  • by pdrysea
  • Posted on July 6, 2016

  Summer jobs are a rite of passage for many high schoolers. One I had…

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The triangle through the years

  • by Devin Walk
  • Posted on May 26, 2016May 26, 2016

Communities are usually centered around a town square. Altamont has a triangle. Most people who…

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8 Old Altamont Homes

  • by Devin Walk
  • Posted on April 29, 2016April 30, 2016

Since the founding of Altamont, our residents have built gorgeous homes. From Victorians to Greek Revivals, here are some of Altamont’s old homes.

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Altamont During WWII

  • by Devin Walk
  • Posted on April 13, 2016April 13, 2016

On Sunday, December 7, 1941, like many Americans, my grandfather Bill Wendling was sitting in…

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Bizarre Altamont Stories

  • by Devin Walk
  • Posted on April 1, 2016April 8, 2016

Reading through old newspaper articles, many news stories can be classified as bizarre or folksy…

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Local Postcards

  • by Devin Walk
  • Posted on March 27, 2016March 27, 2016

Here are postcard images of Altamont and other area communities. How many of these places…

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The Fire on Railroad Street.

  • by Devin Walk
  • Posted on March 25, 2016April 8, 2016

On the night of January 14, 1905, Railroad Street (Adams Street) was quiet. The street,…

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Black Gold: The Loudon Oil Field Story

  • by Devin Walk
  • Posted on March 18, 2016September 21, 2021

The Loudon oil field is an area located in eastern Fayette County and parts of…

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The Origins of Altamont.

  • by Devin Walk
  • Posted on March 15, 2016March 27, 2016

Before Altamont was platted in 1870, the area was a mixture of prairie and woodlands.…

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