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Photo of Western Union Messengers on Bicycles.

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Photograph of Western Union Messengers on Bicycles in front of the Western Union Store.

Photo of Marie Meyer, Known as Pioneer Theater Organist in Decatur, IL.

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Photograph of Marie Meyer; "b. 4/12/1887; d. 10/13/1955; daughter of George and Mary Housum Meyer; known as the pioneer theater organist in Decatur, starting with the old Bijou Theater in the early 1900's; organist of all theaters in Decatur during…

Photo of Neustadts Clothing Store.

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Photograph of Neustadts Clothing Store located on the northwest corner of Prairie and N. Water Streets, Decatur, IL.

Photos of Benson Creamery Co.

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Photograph of the Benson Creamery Co. located at 244 N. Church Street, Decatur, IL. Building was erected in 1913 as the home of the Benson Creamery Co. They remained there until 1948 when they moved to 250 W. Cerro Gordo Street. Photo by Rembrandt;…

Photo of Lewis W. Stuckey

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Photograph of Lewis W. Stuckey, retired furniture dealer. He retired from the furniture business in 1946. He had been in the furniture business in Decatur for 41 years. He was a partner of the Weilepp & Stuckey furniture firm which opened a store in…

Photo of J. R. Race & Co.

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Photograph of "The Hamsher Iron Felloe Wagon: given away by the R. R. Race Co.

Photo of J. R. Race & Co.

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Photograph of "The Hamsher Iron Feller Wagon: given away by the R. R. Race Co.

Photo of the John Irwin Clothiers

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Photograph of the John Irwin Clothiers, 108 E. Prairie St., Decatur, IL. Mr. Irwin, who lived at 366 W. Decatur Street, was apparently out of business in 1891, according to the directory. The children of John Irwin, and his wife, Alta Barber Irwin,…

Photo of Seven People Standing by an Automobile, Oakes Products Division of Houdaille-Hershey Corp.

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Photograph of Several People standing by an automobile, Oakes Products, Div. of Houdaille-Hershey Corp. Oakes Products made automobile parts, located at 800 E. Garfield, Decatur, IL.