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Photos from the Pownell Advertising Co.

Photograph of Frank Thomalla, Pownall Advertising Co. Photograph of Robert Bloomquist and Mrs. Alice Irwin. Photograph of Joan Shivers and Mrs. Delores Darnell.

Photos of the Fire at the Powers Grand Opera in 1914.

Photographs of the fire damage done to the Powers Grand Opera House in 1914.

Decatur Traction and Electric Co. Power House

Photograph of Decatur traction and electric power plant building with old automobiles. "Decatur Traction and Electric Co. --Power House--Wabash Ave., 405-409, built in 1899 and abandoned as power house five years later. It was used by several…

Photo o Powell Manufacturing Company Building

Photograph of Powell Manufacturing Company Building. "1953: Powell Mfg. Co. was built in 1947. Part of it was destroyed by fire in 1949. It was expanded to its current size in 1950." "Powell Manufacturing Co. was built by Dr. V. W. Powell who needed…

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 Peter's Super Mart Building

Photograph of Peter's Super Mart located at 553 W. Wood St., Decatur, IL. "1939: A food show and open house will feature the formal opening of Peter's Super Food Mart, 553 W. Wood St. William Peter is owner and manager. The store has seven employees.…

Photo of Harry Perlmutter and sons owner of Perlmutter Dress Factory.

Photograph of Harry Perlmutter, and children, owner of Perlmutter Dress Factory. The factory was located at 531-1/2 N. Water Street, Decatur, IL.

Photos of Peerless Household Cleaners.

Photograph of men cleaning furniture. Photograph of the Peerless Cleaners Truck. Photograph of woman ironing. Photograph of clean lampshades. Photographs of people cleaning carpets.