We are open every Saturday from
10am to 2pm or by appointment.

Phone: (618) 222-9430

Labor & Industry Museum
123 North Church St.
Belleville, Illinois 62220

Edward Abend

Edward Abend (1822-1904)

His family moved from Germany to Belleville, IL, in 1833. Abend became an Agent for German Capitalists in 1852. He served as President of Belleville Savings Bank and was a four time Mayor of the City of Belleville. Because of his opposition to slavery, he was expelled from Democratic Party.

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