will.illinois.edu/prairiefire/episode/pf1995-10-12 WILL, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Series Episode WILL flies ultralight planes; we learn about the restoration of libraries in Clinton and Jacksonville; Mary Kay Solecki tells us about compass plants at Pine Ridge Cemetery; we learn about the life of Hazel Watson in Charleston. Abstract Segment Architecture, Historical Landmarks, Housing and Urban Renewal, Illinois Culture/History, WILL Custom Prairie Fire Subject Headings Prairie Fire looks at White Place, a turn-of-the-century middle class housing development showcasing different styles of architecture in Bloomington, Ill. Abstract Alison Davis Producer Mike Jackson Advisor Segment Parks/Outdoor Recreation, Sports, WILL Custom Prairie Fire Subject Headings Alison Davis Producer Segment Charleston, History, Illinois Culture/History, Politics, WILL Custom Prairie Fire Subject Headings Prairie Fire features a profile of 90-year-old Hazel Watson of Charleston, a longtime Republican Party activist. Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar grew up on her block, and she tells stories about him as a child, as well as about her long involvement in politics. Abstract Alison Davis Producer Segment Environment, Historical Landmarks, Horticulture, Landscape, Parks/Outdoor Recreation, WILL Custom Prairie Fire Subject Headings Alison Davis Producer Mary Kay Solecki Advisor Segment Architecture, Clinton, Housing and Urban Renewal, Libraries/Museums/Cultural Centers, Jacksonville, WILL Custom Prairie Fire Subject Headings Lonn Frye hates to see old libraries torn down to make way for brand new ones. The Chicago architect is a specialist in helping cities preserve and renovate old libraries, updating them but keeping the architectural style intact. Frye takes viewers on a tour of historic central Illinois libraries in Jacksonville and Clinton. “He’s trying to educate people on why it’s important to keep these old libraries,” says Prairie Fire host Alison Davis. “Many of them were built around the turn of the century, which was the golden age of library construction.” The Jacksonville Public Library, currently undergoing expansion, is one of about 105 in Illinois built with funds donated by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Clinton’s library, which was renovated under Frye’s direction, is an arts and crafts style library built with funds from Vespasian Warner, who was inspired by Carnegie’s example. Abstract Alison Davis Producer Lonn Frye Advisor Segment Hobbies, WILL Custom Prairie Fire Subject Headings Alison Davis Producer WILL-TV, University of Illinois Copyright Holder Publisher ¬© 2008 University of Illinois 1995-10-12T09:50:00-06:00 1995-10-12T09:50:00-06:00 video/mp4 http://willmedia.atlas.uiuc.edu/mpeg4/pf1995-10-12.mp4 Moving Image MPEG video MPEG-4 00:28 eng pf1995-10-12.mp4 WILL Public Media, University of Illinois 1995-10-12T09:50:00-06:00 1995-10-12T09:50:00-06:00 video/x-flv http://willmedia.atlas.uiuc.edu/flash/pf1995-10-12.flv Moving Image Flash Video Flash Media 8 00:28 eng pf1995-10-12.flv WILL Public Media, University of Illinois 1995-10-12T09:50:00-06:00 1995-10-12T09:50:00-06:00 video/vnd.rn-realvideo http://willmedia.will.uiuc.edu/ramgen/pf1995-10-12.rv Moving Image 00:28:00