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Captain David Allen
Photograph of Captain David Allen. He was a prominent landowner in Decatur, and donated the land for Central Park to the City.
Arthur B. Alexander
Photograph of Arthur B. Alexander, a prominent Decatur contractor. He was a member of File & Alexander, contractors. He was also a city engineer at one point. Photo was taken around 1911.
C.E. Akers
Photograph of C.E. Akers, a prominent Decatur furniture dealer in business with Alva Wilson for 20 years. He was also the president and stockholder of the Osgood-Heiner Co. After leaving the furniture business, he moved to Arkansas. The photo was…
Gus A. Ahrens and Nicholas Bommersbach
Photograph of Gus A. Ahrens and Nicholas Bommersbach shaking hands. Ahrens owned the "Ye Auto Shot" at 1103 E. Cantrell. He was killed during a holdup at that store on July 14, 1920. Bommersbach was Decatur's first and oldest florist, and owned…
A Visit from President Taft
Photograph of President Howard Taft with Charles Adkins (4th from left) and several unknown men in front of a train car in Decatur, IL. This photo was found with the Adkins family photographs. Charles Adkins was Speaker of the House of Illinois.
Charles Otis and His Puppy
Photograph of Charles Otis Adkins with his puppy. Charles Otis was the grandson of Charles Adkins, Speaker of the House of Illinois.
Frederick, Doris, and Charles Adkins at Christmas
Photograph of Frederick, Doris, and Charles sitting in the living room. Charles is wearing a cowboy outfit.
Adkins Family in the Kitchen
Photograph of Doris, Charles, and an unknown woman standing in the kitchen.
Adkins Family in Front of the House
Photograph of the Adkins family standing outside of a house in Decatur, IL
Christmas at the Adkins
Photograph of Mrs. Adkins and an unknown man sitting by the Christmas tree in the living room.