100
Years
Washington Bicentennial
Washington Bicentennial
Celebrating 200 Years in 2025
Celebrating 200 Years in 2025
Washington celebrated their Centennial on August 11, 12, 13, 1925
Washington celebrated their Centennial on August 11, 12, 13, 1925
16,000 People attended the Washington Centennial Celebration
16,000 People attended the Washington Centennial Celebration
Centennial Celebration
Centennial Celebration
3-Day Celebration included:
3-Day Celebration included:
- Several Band Performances
- BBQ on the Square
- Washington vs. Morton Baseball Game
- Plays
- Parade
- Speech from Rep. Henry Rathbone, Illinois Congressman
- Speech from Senator Harold Kessinger
FUN FACT: Senator Harold Kessinger was the youngest State Senator at the time.
Aerial View of the Square (above)
Aerial View of the Square (above)
Denhart Building (below)
Denhart Building (below)
South side of the square
Danforth Hotel
North side of the square
