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Photos of the W. H. Grindol & Sons Monument Co.

Photograph of W. H. Grindol and Sons. Left to right, Walter E. Grindol, W. H. Grindol,, and John F. Grindol. Walter E. Grindol (died 2/11/1930.) He was associated with his father and brother W. H. Grindol & Sons monument business. He specialized in…

Photos of Decatur Country Club Clubhouse.

Photograph of the Decatur Country Club Clubhouse taken 6/18/1951. Photo of the original entrance to the Decatur Country Club.

Photo of John G. Imboden

Photograph of John G. Imboden; (died 10/15/1925). He was internationally known as a cattle man. he was widely recognized as a judge of cattle, having judged in Madison Square Garden in New York and at the Chicago World's Fair. He was for several…

Photo - Aerial View of Firestone Plant and Buildings

Photograph --Aerial View of the Firestone Plant located on 22nd Street, Decatur, IL. Photograph of the Firestone Buildings.

Photos of Faries Manufacturing Co. Building and Water Tower.

Photograph of Faries Mfg. Co. Photo ran 12/31/1909. Factory was located at 1036 E. Grand. Photograph of Faries Manufacturing Co. 1036 E. Grand. Photograph of the Water Tank Faries Mfg. Co. Photo ran Review 1/8/1911, factory located 1036 E. Grand.

Photos of Esker's Tavern Customers and Employees

Photographs of Employees and Customers inside Esker's Tavern 1703 Clay St., Decatur, IL.

Photo of Ticket Booth Empress Theatre

Photograph of Wayne Mott at the ticket booth of the Empress Theatre, taken in 1960. Photos of taking down the marquee 4/21/1961 and photo of the interior.

Photo of Decatur Traction and Electric Co. Power House

Photograph of Decatur Traction and Electric Co. Power House, 405-409 Wabash Avenue. Built in 1899 and abandoned as power house five years later. It was used by several different firms as a warehouse and was torn down in June 1937.

Photos Decatur Railway and Light Co.

Photograph BS142: Decatur Railway & Light Co. Employees in Office Dec. 1910; Decatur Business 977.358A, pg. 98. Photo BS143: Decatur Railway & Light Co. Power Plant--1909; Decatur Business 977.358A, pg. 99. Photo ran Review 4/18/1909. Photo was made…