You are bidding on a neat old commemorative book for the 1953 Centennial birthday and celebration by Annawan Illinois.  This is an original 1953 book that does not appear to have been used. Cover is a richly embossed and a maroon color. 186 PAGES packed full of historic photographs on quality glossy paper.  Lots of information and images of people, businesses, churches, schools, street scenes, etc.  Information on pioneer citizens and church groups.  Committee that put this together over 50 years ago did an excellent job.  These are treasured books of historical significance and rarely seen on any listing.  Condition is excellent with no marking, stains, tears or damage.  Annawan Illinois is located in Henry County and not far from Atkinson, Geneseo, Sheffield, Princeton, Mineral, Hoophole, Kewanee, Galva, Moline, Rock Island, Colona, Wyoming, Toulon, Bradford, Manilus, Cambridge, Wyanet, Walnut, and Neponset.