Illinois isn’t that old of a state, but things have changed due to shifts in industry, technology and populations. But it’s cool to reminisce. So we’re looking at ten rare photos you’ve shared of Illinois that are sure to bring you right back to those days of old:

1. Old Orchard Shopping Center, Skokie (1968)
David Wilson/Flickr
2. Mother and son, Rockford (1937)
Roger W/FLickr
3. Boy on tractor, Milan (1928)
USDA/Flickr
4. ROTC Inspection at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (1919)
army arch/Flickr
5. Stock car racing at Soldier Field, Chicago (1951)
Joe and Janette/Flickr

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6. People examine Stinson plane destroyed by fire at Springfield Airport (1934)
IMLS/Flickr
7. View of Caterpillar Administration Building, Peoria (1974)
Roger W/Flickr
8. The L, Chicago (1970)
Chicago "L"/Flickr
9. Grading roads, Moultrie Country (circa 1900)
IMLS/Flickr
10. Fort Sheridan Water Tower (circa 1900)
army arch/Flickr

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