Arcola, Illinois, USA. A memorial to John Barton Gruelle, the founder of Raggedy Ann and Andy.

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A memorial to John Barton Gruelle, the founder of Raggedy Ann and Andy. near the old railroad depot in Arcola, Illinois. Arcola was Gruelle's birthplace The artist, illustrator and story teller Gruelle was born in Arcola in 1880.

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Size: 5495px × 3663px
Location: Arcola, Illinois, USA
Photo credit: © Bruce Leighty / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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