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Illinois Traction, Inc. Station Map - Water St. to Jasper St. (12/31/1928, revised 2/25/1945)

This station map shows the Illinois Traction, Inc. and Illinois Central Railroad tracks between Water St. and Jasper St. The map was originally created on 12/31/1928, and last revised on 2/25/1945. The map shows Leader Iron Works, and the ITS' car…

In Loving Remembrance of Irene Hibbs - February 7, 1898

This is a memorial card for Irene Hibbs who died on February 7, 1898. Her age is listed as 2 years, 10 months, and 21 days. There is a poem on the front of the card and three pictures of a young girl on the back of the card. There is also information…

Tags: 1898, age 2 years 10 months 21 days, Decatur IL, Des Moines IA, February 7, Fine Memorial Card, Henry Hibbs, Hibbs Personal Papers, Irene Hibbs, memorial card, Nonpareil Card Company, pictures of young girl, Poem

In Loving Remembrance of Our Boy, died February 7, 1898

This is a memorial card for "Our Boy" who died February 7, 1898. No age is listed on the card. There is a poem on the front of the card. Information on the back of the card stating the company that produced the card is Nonpareil Card Company, Des…

Tags: "our boy", 1898, Decatur IL, Des Moines IA, February 7, Fine Memorial Card Company, Henry Hibbs, Hibbs Personal Papers, memorial card, no age, Nonpareil Card Company, Poem

In the Distance, Two Women and a Waterfall

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Photograph of two women sitting by a waterfall. The photograph is taken at a distance.

Tags: Mabel Grubbs Roberts, Roberts Family Collection, two women, unknown women, waterfall

Independent Sewing Circle

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Photograph of the unknown women of the Independent Sewing Circle sitting on the front porch of a house. The photo was taken by Rembrandt Studios, and used by the Decatur Herald or Daily Review in 1917.

Tags: 1917, biography, Decatur Herald and Review, Decatur IL, house, Independent Sewing Circle, Photo File: Biography, porch, Rembrandt Studios, unknown women

Industrial Safety Management Association Collection Finding Aid

This is the finding aid for the Industrial Safety Management Association Collection.

Tags: collection, Decatur IL, finding aid, Industrial Safety Management Association, Industrial Safety Management Association Collection, ISM1, ISMA

Industry - Comet Auto Company/Essex Wire Company - 800 E. Garfield

This is the historical account of the industries at 800 E. Garfield

Industry - Decatur Coffin Company - 740 E. North

This is the historical account of the industry at 740 E. North

Tags: Alfred Sol Tick, articles, Charlotte Meyer, Charlotte Meyer Collection, Decatur Coffin Company, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, History, Margaret Meyer, O Z Green, photos, Progressive Decatur, Robert Green, T T Roberts, wooden coffins

Industry - Illinois Traction Company/Parke Warehouse - 1800 E. Garfield

This is the historical account of the industries at 1800 E. Garfield

Industry - Old Shellabarger Mill - 236 E. Cerro Gordo

This is the historical accounts of the industry at 236 E. Cerro Gordo