At one time, 70,000 barrels of brew would be produced and shipped around the Midwest, making Dick Bros. one of the largest beer brands in the country of the early 20th Century.

[2] Prohibition and World War II brought much hardship to the brewery, and the brand declared bankruptcy in 1951.

He was found guilty of harboring fugitive slaves in 1842, and his trial was heard by Judge Stephen A. Douglas, of the Lincoln-Douglas debate fame.

[5] 8th and State The Eighth Street Business District (pictured) forms the heart of the South Side German Historic District, and many notable features are along or nearby this interchange including the State Street Theater,[6] LaGondola's Spaghetti House, Gem City College, and the Salem Evangelical Church.

As of 2011, the Library has begun an expansion providing a larger children's and teen section, as well as added more conference spaces for events.

[8] 435 S. 9th The Salem Church stands as a prominent feature in Quincy's German historic district.

The ticket booth is still present and the outside has an array of many incandescent lightbulbs, retained features from its theater roots.