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  • Collection: Photo File: Business

Photo of the Reception Room of Wasson Studios

Photograph of the Reception Room of Wasson Studios. "Visit this completely equipped Studio, where at moderate cost one is certain of a good photograph. Take elevator 351 N. Water St., Decatur, IL."

Photo of the Revere House built by Capt. David L. Allen.

Photograph of the Revere House Hotel, N. Franklin and E. Prairie, built by Capt. David L. Allen; burned in 1871. The hotel was originally built in 1836 and had a succession of owners.

Photo of the Revere House Hotel before it burnt in 1871.

Photograph of the Revere House Hotel before it was destroyed by fire in 1871. "Revere House --Franklin, N. and Prairie E.. Built by Capt. David L. Allen, burned in 1871."

Photo of the Rogers Theatre E. Wood St.

Photograph of location of the Rogers Theatre before it was built. Photograph of the Rogers Theatre under construction. Photograph of the Rogers Theatre Marquee Celebrating 45 years.

Photo of The Strand Theatre

Photograph of The Strand Theatre located on the corner of Main and Water Streets, Decatur, IL. Opened 9/24/1915.

Photo of the Surrey Restaurant Sign

Photograph of the Surrey Restaurant Sign. Restaurant was located at 134 E. Prairie Street, Decatur, IL. The Surrey was in business from the 1940's to the early 1980's. (More information in the file.)

Photo of the Varsity Theater Building Front

Photograph of the Varsity Theater building front located at 1100 W. Wood St., Decatur, IL.

Photo of the Villa Nova Tap Tavern

Photograph of the Villa Nova Tap Tavern located on the corner of Jasper and Wood Streets, Decatur, IL. Little Folks House, infants and children's clothing next doors.