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After undergoing periods of dormancy, neglect, and occasional attempts at revitalization, Springfield's downtown area is currently experiencing a resurgence of change and growth.This appreciation of Springfield's historic architecture is evident in the restoration of once-neglected historic buildings that are now restaurants, businesses, and lofts. This renaissance extends from the public square to what was once North Springfield and beyond.Connie Yen is an author, historian, and archivist. She has lived in Springfield most of her life and has a passion for local history.

Evangelist and temperance advocate Emma Molloy moved to the Ozarks to establish a home for her family while she traveled and lectured throughout the United States. Trusting that her farm manager, George Graham, and his wife Cora could manage the farm and take care of her younger children, she left home and continued her crusade for temperance. Her trust was misplaced and the result was the "Graham Tragedy," so named when George's former wife Sarah was found dead on the Molloy farm. Emma's relationship with George, as well as her status as a respected public figure, placed her at the center of a scandal from which she never fully recovered.