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Photo of Rev. W. H. Prestley

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Photograph of Rev. W. H. Prestley; (died 5/7/1914). Pastor of the Presbyterian church in Decatur for 13 years. He came to the church in Decatur in 1876. After leaving Decatur in 1890 he went to Kankakee and remained there until 1897, when he went to…

Chicago Peoria and St. Louis Railroad Freight Bill, July 12, 1915

This is a railroad freight bill dated July 12, 1915 for the Chicago Peoria and St. Louis Railroad for Mr. William Hibbs

City Librarian's Monthly Report - April 1994

This is the April monthly report by the city librarian. In this report the city Librarian discusses volunteers, staff changes, community involvement, library legislative day, circulation stats, attendance, technical division, GEAC acquisitions,…

City Librarian's Monthly Report - August 1994

This is the August monthly report by the city librarian. In this report John Moorman discusses negotiating team, contract, book consideration, Penguin Book of Lesbian Short Stories, Summer Reading Program, community partnership, voice mail, phone…

Pardon the Dust: Decatur Downtown Streetscape Enhancement Project - March 2012

This is a letter and small description of the Decatur downtown streetscape enhancement project in March 2012. Items stated were renovation ideas, goals, phases, and a map. Contact person Ashe Brown

James A. Kupich email and letter regarding settlement, February 2011

This is a copy of the letter and email concerning Mr. James Kupish and his settlement from the City of Decatur. Included is information regarding Donna Rollins, IMRF, settlement request and plan, James Baker - lawyer, city of Decatur, and the release…

Reappointment Resolution - August 30, 1971

This is the resolution to reappoint Carl Dick and William Whitacre to the Library Board, Donald Graham to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and Lew Lawler to the Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refridgeration Commission.