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  • Tags: c. 1900

Display of Apples

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This is a glass negative of an apple display at a fair. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Cascades at Eventide

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This is a glass negative of a fountain at a fair. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of International Stereograph Co. in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Horse & Wagon Team

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This is a glass negative of a horse and wagon team. The wagon is being pulled by six horses, while 2 men ride on top. There is a crowd of people on the bridge behind. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in theā€¦

Central Park - Civil War Statue

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These photographs are of the Civil War statue in Central Park. The photos were taken by the Decatur Herald and Review and C.F. Ebenhardt.

Central Park - Ten Gallon Lil Fountain

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These are photos of the Ten Gallon Lil fountain. The fountain was originally in Central Park, but was moved to the Water Works Department around 1930. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald and Review and C.F. Ebenhardt.

Riverside Park

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These are photos of Riverside Park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald or Daily Review around 1900.

Jesse LeForgee

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Photograph of Jesse LeForgee, (died 12/28/1907). Decatur real estate dealer. For many years he conducted a book and stationery store and also was engaged in farming before he took up real estate business.

Photograph of Children at Wood Street School

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Photograph of the fourth grade at the Wood Street School located on the corner of College and Wood Streets, Decatur, IL.

Photos taken at J. H. Haws Photography Studio.

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Photographs of two unknown boys taken by J. Haws at his studio on 154 E. Main St.