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Photo of the Villa Nova Tap Tavern

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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.

Photo of the Varsity Theater Building Front

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

Photo of the Surrey Restaurant Sign

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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 Strand Theatre

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

Photo of the Sangamo Building located at 326-328 N. Water St., Decatur, IL.

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Photograph of the Sangamo Building, 326-328 N. Water St. This building was occupied by Mueller, Platt, & Wheeland Co. Wholesale Grocers until 1917 when Blakney & Plums moved to that location. In 1954 this building was occupied by the John Green…

Photo of the Rogers Theatre E. Wood St.

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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 Revere House, N. Franklin and E. Prairie, Decatur, IL.

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Photograph of the Revere House, N. Franklin and E. Prairie Streets. Built by Capt. David L. Allen; burned in 1871.