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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 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 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 Powers Building 200 Block E. Main St.
Photograph of building located 200 Block E. Main Street. This building probably is familiar to many but actually it disappeared more than 20 years ago. It is the Orlando Powers building, E. Main and Water Streets, which was burned in April 1914. The…
Photo of the Ponderosa Steak House Building
Photograph of the Ponderosa Steak House Building located at 2981 N. Main St., Decatur, IL.
Photo of the Pom Pom Cafe.
Photograph of the Pom Pom Cafe located on the corner of Wood and Oakland Streets, Decatur, IL. The Pom Pom Cafe opened in the 1920's and was in business until 1955 when it became Jay's Buffeteria.
Photo of The Pines Shopping Center Sign.
Photograph of The Pines Shopping Center Sign. Tolly's Market as one of the stores at this location, called 5 points. Five points was the intersection of 22nd Street, Route 36 and Williams Street.
Photo of the Permacel Tape Co. Building.
Photograph of Permacel Tape Co. building located at 904 E. Locust St., Decatur, IL.
Photo of the National Hotel Building.
Photograph of the National Hotel Building located at 561 N. Front, St., Decatur, IL. "National Hôtel. Hotels near the railroad stations were numerous in the early days and Decatur had its share. The one shown here was the National at Front and Cerro…
Photo of The Music Box Building 816 S. 16th St.
Photograph of The Music Box Building located at 816 S. 16th Street, Decatur, IL.