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A Century of Players, Performers, and Pageants: Wharton Field House and Browning Field, Moline, Illinois

By Curtis C. Roseman and Diann Moore. Since Wharton Field House opened in 1928 and Browning Field in 1912, these two adjacent Moline, Illinois facilities have hosted thousands of events and activities. Utilizing over 450 illustrations, this book describes the rich history of sports, entertainment, and other gatherings at Wharton and Browning. The book includes numerous colorful stories of people and events there, and also chronicles the origins and development of these two historic places. Read a newspaper feature on the book.

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A Century of Players, Performers, and Pageants: Wharton Field House and Browning Field, Moline, Illinois