Browse Items · Decatur Public Library Local History Photo Collection

Photograph of the exterior of the Powers Grand Opera House taken in 1896. Photograph of the Opera House Block, "Water, N. 200 Block. This was the Smith's Opera House which was built in 1870 and used until the Powers Grand Opera House was erected in…

Tags: 1896, 225 N. Water St., Buildings, Fannie Mae Candy Shop, Historical Landmark, HL103, HL104, Mrs. W. F. Busher, Powers Grand Opera House, Smith's Opera House, Theater, W. Curtis Busher

Photo of Young Boy Dressed in Scottish Garb.

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Photograph of Unknown Young Boy dressed in Scottish Clothing,.

Tags: BS1936, Business, Decatur IL., Mrs. Chas. Krone, Photographer, photography, Scottish Clothing, Young Boy

Printed email and letter from Mr. French Wilson and IMRF concerning Mr. Kupish former employee of Decatur Public Library - February and March 2011

This is a printed copy of an email and letter from Mr. French Wilson, HR manager of the city of Decatur and IMRF concerning a settlement request from Mr. Kupish and the involvement of IMRF.

Tags: board of directors, Board of Trustees, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, February 2011, French Wilson, HR manager, IMRF, Lee Ann Fisher, March 2011, Mr. Kupish, printed email, release statement, settlement request

Edward G. Powers

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Photograph of Edward G. Powers (born 9/7/1861; died 10/28/1950). Son of Samuel Powers early Decatur settler. Landowner and patron of the Arts, music in particular. Photo take in 1920 by Moffett of Chicago.

Tags: biography, Edward G. Powers, landowner, Moffett Studio of Chicago, Patron of the Arts, Photo File: Biography, Samuel Powers

Monthly Report: February 1934-April 1938

Decatur Public Library Board of Trustees monthly reports covering February 1934 to April 1938.
Contains documents pertaining to the 1934 renovation of the Carnegie Building.

Tags: 1934-1938, annual reports, binder, board, Board of Trustees, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, documents, Minnie Dill, renovation

Annual Reports 1939-1942

Decatur Public Library Board of Trustees annual reports from 1939-1942.

Tags: 1939-1942, annual reports, board, Board of Trustees, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, documents, DPL, Minnie Dill, reports

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