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The year sixteen hundred ninety-three, nineteenth of April 1: Francois De la Forest, captain of the retired list in the marine service, seignoir of part of all the country of Louisiana, otherwise known as Illinois, granted to Monsieur deTonty and to me by the King to enjoy in perpetuity, we, our heirs, successors and assigns, the same as it was recognized by act of Sovereign Council of Quebec inn the year 1691 declare that I have ceded, sold and transferred to Michel Acau half of my part of the above described concession to enjoy same as myself from the present time to him, heirs, successors ... etc., etc.

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SHS Train Open House

The Savanna Historical Society premiered its in-progess Model Railroad at an Open House Sunday, Nov. 22.

The exhibit features the Savanna Rail Yard, Palisades State Park and downtown Savanna in the early 1950's. Ken Weideman of Davenport, IA, is one of the many volunteers working on the unique project.

"It's really a great format. But realistically, this is not our project, this is Savanna's. And they have been very supportive, "Weideman said. Watch theexclusive video tour of the Museum below. (PA photo/Tom Kocal)

Video forthcoming. Check back.