Historic Potteries of Illinois Sponsored by the Alton Foundation

1. Historic Potteries of Illinois Sponsored by the Alton Foundation

2. Potteries per town 1 - 6 7 - 20 21 + Almost 400 historic potteries have been identified in Illinois, dating as early as 1820.

3. Potteries per town 1 - 6 7 - 20 21 + Many potteries were associated with large population centers, like Chicago.

4. Potteries per town 1 - 6 7 - 20 21 + Chicago Many potteries were associated with large population centers, like Chicago.

5. Potteries per town 1 - 6 7 - 20 21 + Chicago Many potteries were associated with large population centers, like Chicago. In other cities, the presence of multiple potteries fueled population growth.

6. Potteries per town 1 - 6 7 - 20 21 + Chicago Many potteries were associated with large population centers, like Chicago. In other cities, the presence of multiple potteries fueled population growth. Ripley

7. Potteries per town 1 - 6 7 - 20 21 + Chicago Many potteries were associated with large population centers, like Chicago. In other cities, the presence of multiple potteries fueled population growth. Ripley White Hall

8. Potteries per town 1 - 6 7 - 20 21 + Most potteries were located along major transportation corridors, including

9. Potteries per town 1 - 6 7 - 20 21 + Most potteries were located along major transportation corridors, includingroads,

10. Potteries per town 1 - 6 7 - 20 21 + Most potteries were located along major transportation corridors, includingroads,railroads,

11. Potteries per town 1 - 6 7 - 20 21 + Most potteries were located along major transportation corridors, includingroads,railroads,and rivers.

12. 1840 – 1890 was the most active time for Illinois potteries. 1820s 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s

13. The following animation shows the rise and fall of active potteries throughout the state. 1820s 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s

14. The following animation shows the rise and fall of active potteries throughout the state. 1820s 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s

15. Pottery towns by decade: active potteries no active potteries 1820s 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s

16. Pottery towns by decade: active potteries no active potteries 1820s 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s

17. Pottery towns by decade: active potteries no active potteries 1820s 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s

18. Pottery towns by decade: active potteries no active potteries 1820s 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s

19. Pottery towns by decade: active potteries no active potteries 1820s 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s

20. Pottery towns by decade: active potteries no active potteries 1820s 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s

21. Pottery towns by decade: active potteries no active potteries 1820s 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s

22. Pottery towns by decade: active potteries no active potteries 1820s 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s

23. Pottery towns by decade: active potteries no active potteries 1820s 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s

24. Pottery towns by decade: active potteries no active potteries 1820s 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s

25. Pottery towns by decade: active potteries no active potteries 1820s 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s

26. Pottery towns by decade: active potteries no active potteries 1820s 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s

27. Pottery towns by decade: active potteries no active potteries 1820s 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s

28. Pottery towns by decade: active potteries no active potteries 1820s 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s

29. This presentation makes use of information from the publication Historic Potteries of Illinois. As the authors note, their data is not comprehensive, and further research is likely to document more historic potteries in Illinois.