Illinois Adventure
S20 E11: Illinois - Under the Ground
Season 20 Episode 11 | 27mVideo has Closed Captions
Underground in the State of Illinois: coal, lead, and oil.
Long before gold was discovered in California people were rushing to the Northwestern corner of Illinois in search of instant wealth. What they were finding under the ground were veins of lead. An ore used in a variety of ways and products. And one Illinois town quickly grew.
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Illinois Adventure is a local public television program presented by WTVP
Illinois Adventure
S20 E11: Illinois - Under the Ground
Season 20 Episode 11 | 27mVideo has Closed Captions
Long before gold was discovered in California people were rushing to the Northwestern corner of Illinois in search of instant wealth. What they were finding under the ground were veins of lead. An ore used in a variety of ways and products. And one Illinois town quickly grew.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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Illinois Adventure is a local public television program presented by WTVP