Historic steps saved, moved
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The steps of historic significance at the corner of Miami and Russell streets in Urbana are shown prior to their dismantling and removal for preservation.
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Work crews remove the steps from the corner of Miami and Russell streets in Urbana. The steps are being saved and moved to Oak Dale Cemetery due to their historical significance.
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Work crews remove the steps from the corner of Miami and Russell streets in Urbana. The steps are being saved and moved to Oak Dale Cemetery due to their historical significance.
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People who travel Miami Street frequently will find something missing from the corner of Miami and Russell streets. Gone are the “Roosevelt Steps.” Rumor has it, President Theodore Roosevelt spoke from these steps during a campaign stop in 1912. There is no historical proof of this claim. What did happen is crowds of onlookers greeted President Theodore Roosevelt from these steps as he made his way from the train station to Monument Square where he did make a formal campaign speech in 1912.