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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

14 Jun 2004

Page 5

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Southern Illinoisan

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Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 2004

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5

Superman shrine founder grew up amid Los Angeles rough streets

Marleen Shepherd profiles Jim Hambrick, owner of Metropolis Super Museum in Metropolis Illinois. He credits Superman with teaching reading and values after a perilous LA upbringing. Hambrick moved his traveling collection to a 100 year old storefront near the Massac County Courthouse, embracing a hometown spirit he calls safe and old fashioned.

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Metropolis Honors Hambrick's Super Museum and Gift Shop

Metropolis Illinois hosts Hambrick’s Super Museum and attached gift shop drawing about 200 visitors daily in peak season. The town, famed as Superman’s hometown, values the attraction as a lift to local pride and childhood memories while preserving historic streets and the Ohio River setting.

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Hambrick America Superman Ohio River Elijah P. Curtis
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