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9-11 Memorial

730 Maine Street, Quincy, IL 62301

Historic Sites

This 7,000 lb, 15 ft, 8-sided section of a communications tower that supported a television broadcasting antenna and a 5lb, 1 ft piece of the antenna were located on World Trade Center Tower One when it was attacked on September 11, 2001. The antenna was designed and manufactured by Harris Corporation at its Quincy plant.

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Dogwood Parade

Maine Street between 24th and 6th Streets  •  May 03 @ 9:30AM

Quincy celebrates the spring season with its annual Dogwood Parade down beautiful Maine Street. Free fun for the whole family!

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Bridge The Gap to Health Race

Clat Adams Park •  May 10 @ 8AM

Enjoy a range of races on a unique course at the riverfront including a kids fun run, 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon!

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