Granite City: A Pictorial History

The founding and early development of Granite City, Illinois, a community that grew up around the Granite City Steel Works and Stamping Works and other industries, is described and shown in photographs. In this gallery of pictures, there are churches, schools, sports, parks, fashions, and elegant homes on "Silk Stocking Row." You'll see historical highlights of special people, places and events that made Granite City what it is today.