Quincy, since 1819

Quincy ( KWIN-see) is a city in Adams County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

Photo: David Wilson

207 years of Quincy

Every find lands on the timeline as it comes in. Gaps show where the archives go quiet, and where neighbors can help.

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