Fire Destroys Historic Building in Downtown Galesburg
The East Main Antiques (the former OT Johnson Department Store) building was destroyed by fire on January 23, 2006 along with an adjoining building used as a warehouse for the antique store.

The initial call came in at approximately 1:30 a.m. Fire crews from the surrounding areas of Abingdon, Knoxville (including Gilson and Appleton) and Monmouth assisted the Galesburg firefighters.
Photos courtesy of Chris LaGrow
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Firemen at OT Johnson Fire
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