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HES honors Mars preservation
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HES president Norma Jean Morgan gives David Harris a hug after presenting him with a President's Award. - photo by Photo by Paul Floeckher
Some of the Historic Effingham Society’s current members were around when the Mars Theatre closed its doors in 1957. At its annual banquet Saturday night, the HES showed its appreciation for those doors being back open. Springfield cultural affairs director Tommy Deadwyler accepted the Historic Effingham Society’s Preservation Award on behalf of all the work many people put into restoring the downtown landmark.
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