Livingston County Historical Videos
100th Anniversary of the Historical Society
The Society decided to have a video professionally made by Paul Garcia Productions to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Historical Society.
The Story of Albert Cashier
Dale C. Maley researched and gave this presentation to the Historical Society in April of 2025.
The Underground Railroad in Livingston County, Illinois
I researched and gave this presentation many times in the Spring of 2025.
Circa 1950s or 1960s Pontiac Video
Someone uploaded this video to YouTube.
Abraham Lincoln's 3 Cases in Pontiac
Dale C. Maley researched and gave this presentation to the Historical Society.
Franklin Oliver of Chatsworth
Dale C. Maley researched and gave this presentation to the Historical Society.
The Massacre of the Nelson Buck Party from Pontiac, Illinois
Dale C. Maley researched and then wrote a book about the 1869 massacre of Pontiac Surveyor Nelson Buck and his party of young Pontiac men.
How to Get a House Added to the National Register of Historic Places
Dale C. Maley researched and created the application to have the Strevell House added to the National Register in April of 2023. This video explains the process that was used and should be helpful to anyone thinking about adding a property to the National Register.
The 1887 Chatsworth Train Wreck
Dale C. Maley researched and gave this presentation to the Historical Society.
Making a Display Box for an 1863 Civil War Token for the Jones House
Dale C. Maley designed and built a display box for this rare token and it is on display in the Jones House.
Making a Display Box for old and new 2 by 4 lumber at the Strevell House.
Dale C. Maley designed and built a display box for this unique display and it is on display in the Strevell House.
Making a Display Box for coal found at the Jones House.
Dale C. Maley designed and built a display box to show the coal that was found at the bottom of the exterior coal chute at the Jones House.
WMBD Peoria TV Station Video about the Strevell House
A reporter visited the Strevell House in the Summer of 2023 and filmed a short segment about the Strevell House in Pontiac.
You can watch this Strevell House video by clicking on this link.
Brian Laughlin YouTube videos about Pontiac
According to his Facebook page, Brian Laughlin is from Pontiac, Illinois. He made two videos that include some historical images and information.
You can watch the 1st video by clicking on this link.
You can watch the 2nd video by clicking on this link.