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History · Braidwood
Braidwood, since 1867
Braidwood is a city in Will and Grundy counties, Illinois, United States, approximately 53 miles (85 km) southwest of Chicago and 18 miles (29 km) south of Joliet. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.
159 years of Braidwood
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1867established
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