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Ben F. Waggoner
Photograph of Ben F. Waggoner; (died 9/25/1939); coal dealer in Decatur for 27 years. The coal yard operated by Waggoner is believed to be the oldest in Decatur. The coal company originally was founded by F. D. Caldwell in 1887 and was sold to…
Photo of unknown woman take at Rembrandt Studio.
Photograph of unknown woman taken by Rembrandt Studio located at 314 N. Main St., Decatur, IL.
Photograph of Macon County, IL. bridge.
Photograph of a bridge in Macon County, IL. by Rembrandt Studio of Decatur, IL.
Photo of bridge facing upstream near where the dam was built.
Photograph of of bridge on Lake Decatur. "This photo, taken before Lake Decatur filled up, faces east, upstream from about where the dam was later built." Photo by Rembrandt
Nelson Park - Pavilion
These are photos and negatives of the Nelson Park pavilions, both the old pavilion (c. 1910) and the new one. Also shown is the opening night dance of the new pavilion on July 14, 1931. The photos were taken by Rembrandt Studio and the Herald and…
Photos of the Staley Pump House Exterior and Interior
Photograph of the Staley Pump House with Staley Manufacturing and Office Building in the distance. Photograph of the Staley Pump House at lake level. Photograph of the Staley Pump House Light up at night. Photograph of the Pump House Interior.
Scovill Gardens
These are negatives of Scovill Gardens. They show the pond, entrance, and little red bridge that were a part of the park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review and Rembrandt Studio
Decatur Park District
These are photographs and negatives of the Decatur Park District. The photos include Frank Torrence, Park Supervisor, district officials, and men working at the parks.