1962
The W.C.H.S. basketball team made it to the state tournament in Champaign.
Plans were announced for a large shopping center to be built near the new Washington Estates subdivison that would rival Sheridan Village in Peoria.
The W.C.H.S football complex was dedicated to Golden Babcook.
All rural streets surrounding Washington were given their names.
Washington dedicated its new post office on High Street, March 3, 1962.
Washington dedicated its new post office on High Street, March 3, 1962.
The diseased Elm trees were removed on the square, making it look empty and barren.
The diseased Elm trees were removed on the square, making it look empty and barren.
The Washington Nursing Center opened on Newcastle Road in late 1962.
The Washington Nursing Center opened on Newcastle Road in late 1962.
