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3 unusual facts about Beloit


Charles N. Fowler

He was admitted to the bar in 1878 and commenced the practice of law in Beloit, Kansas.

FM H-10-44

A reproduction H-10-44 locomotive sits atop the Beloit Fishing Bridge, a former railroad bridge which crosses the Rock River several hundred yards south of the foundry where the H-10-44s were built, in Beloit, Wisconsin.

Slime City Massacre

The film had its world premiere at the Beloit International Film Festival in Beloit, Wisconsin.


1944–45 Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team

These varied lineups allowed Mills to play an impressive freshman, Johnny Orr, playing his only season for Illinois prior to rejoining his high school coach, Dolph Stanley, at Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin.

Broasting

The technique was invented by L.A.M. Phelan in the early 1950s and is marketed by the Broaster Company of Beloit, Wisconsin, which Phelan founded.

Eclipse Center

Several redevelopment efforts failed, but with the involvement of Beloit billionaire Ken Hendricks beginning in 2004, a new plan to make it a mixed-use development with public services and other facilities has raised local hopes for the site.

Finally, in 2004, Beloit billionaire Ken Hendricks purchased the entire property, with the idea of converting it into a giant municipal center for the city of Beloit.

Quest Real Estate Partners (headed by local businessman Ken Hendricks) buys Dorchester Corporation of Canada’s share of Beloit Mall.

Maurice Coakley

Maurice P. Coakley (January 9, 1906 - March 14, 1991) was a lawyer from Beloit, Wisconsin who served seven years as a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Senate from the 15th District (Rock County), resigned to serve in World War II, then spent 25 years as a lobbyist for the Wisconsin Manufacturers Association.

Riverfest, Limerick

This year's event will also feature Beloit's very own version of American Idol called Beloit Idol, with a cash prize of 2007 dollars.

School District of Beloit

The School District of Beloit educates and nurtures close to 7,000 students in 10 elementary schools with limited class sizes, 2 intermediate schools and 1 high school.

WBCR

WBCR-FM, a radio station (90.3 FM) licensed to Beloit, Wisconsin, United States

Wisconsin Reporter

The publication also provides local coverage in the cities of Beloit, Chippewa, La Crosse, Kenosha, Eau Claire, Wausau and Stevens Point.

Ziock Building

Operations were successful enough to launch three subsidiaries: Beloit Hoisery in Seneca Falls, New York; Tenn-Rock Hosiery in McMinnville, Tennessee; and Manchester Mills, Inc. in Manchester, Tennessee.


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