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There’s still time to own a piece of Tampico history

Pictured, left to right, are: Josh Wiederan of D&W Heating and Cooling, Duane Thompson Pres. of the TAHS, Gary Pearson Vice Pres. of the TAHS, Carlee Rizzuto hold the antique board, Melissa Rizzuto, Jenee Blackert, Miss Rizzuto, Sharon Sumner Member of TAHS, EMT Sam Cater Tampico Ambulance, Terry Gaskill Director of TAHS. Absent from the picture were Tyler Chriest Tampico Employee and Bruce Pettier Mayor of Tampico) Picture taken by Joan Johnson Treasurer of the TAHS.

Pictured, left to right, are: Josh Wiederan of D&W Heating and Cooling, Duane Thompson Pres. of the TAHS, Gary Pearson Vice Pres. of the TAHS, Carlee Rizzuto hold the antique board, Melissa Rizzuto, Jenee Blackert, Miss Rizzuto, Sharon Sumner Member of TAHS, EMT Sam Cater Tampico Ambulance, Terry Gaskill Director of TAHS. Absent from the picture were Tyler Chriest Tampico Employee and Bruce Pettier Mayor of Tampico) Picture taken by Joan Johnson Treasurer of the TAHS. (Photo provided by Terry Gaskill)

By Shaw Local News Network

TAMPICO – If you missed the oldest building in Tampico being torn down Saturday, do not despair, you still have a chance to own a piece of its history.

“Many old items were found in the building and will be on display Sunday from 8 a.m. till noon in front of the Tampico Area Historical Society Museum during Tampico Homecoming Days (TAHS),” said Terry Gaskill. “Items maybe purchased for a small donation and the money will be matched up too $1,000 by Royal Neighbors of America and will be used to pay for the foundation work of the TAHS.”

RNA National Headquarters, located in Rock Island. RNA will match total donations up to $1,000 for the TAHS, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Gaskill said.

Members of the historical society voted to demolish the building because of its poor condition and volunteers took the 15′ wide, 25′ long, 15′ high building down July 15.

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