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Photographs from the Ehman Mantel Factory Fire
Photographs from the January 7, 1911 fire at the Ehman Mantel Factory fire. The factory was located at the corner of Jasper and Garfield. The origin of the fire was unknown however the flames were discovered in the elevator shaft by Otto Ehman on the…
Photographs from the Old Settlers Reunion
Photographs from several Old Settlers Association Reunions in Fairview Park taken in 1911, 1917, 1930 and 1935.
Photographs of 505 Powers Lane
Photograph of the Ewing House and 505 Powers Lane built in 1910 and 1911 by Charles A. Ewing and designed by Frederick Perkins. Ewing's wife, Idelle K., lived there in 1954.
Photos of 100 Block North Franklin Street.
Photograph of the 100 Block N. Franklin, looking south from the east side of Central Park. The old Revere House is the first building on the left. Photograph of Public Market East Side of Central Park on N. Franklin, 1911-1913. Photograph of 100…
Photos of East Wood Street, Decatur, IL.
Photograph East Wood Street, photo ran Review 8/13/1911. Photograph of man and team of horses working on East Wood Street, ran Review 8/13/1911. Photograph 100 Block East Wood at South Main St. the buildings between Main and Water on the south side…
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 Leader Iron Works
Photograph of Leader Iron Works, photo by George Baker of Decatur. Ran in the Review, 11/19/1911. Plant located at 2100 block N. Jasper St., Decatur, IL.. Photograph of Leader Iron Works Interior, photo ran in the Review 11/19/1905. Photograph of…
Photos of Manecke Cider Mill, 100 Block W. Harrison, Decatur, IL.
Photograph of Manecke Cider Mill, 100 Block W. Harrison St. men, wagon and barrels; photo ran in the Review 9/24/1911. Photo Manecke Cider Mill, men and several wagons in photo which ran in the Review 9/24/1911.
Photos of South Fairview Avenue intersection with West Main and West Wood Streets.
Photograph 100 Block South Fairview Ave. and West Main St. "The building and the opening of Millikin University in 1903 brought about the residential development of Decatur west of Fairview Avenue. (ST56)The above picture looking south on Fairview…
Photos of the 1100 Block E. Eldorado looking East.
Photographs of the City of Decatur paving E. Eldorado, 1100 Block looking east, Ran in the Review 12/24/1911. Photograph of the City grading the street in preparation to repaving, photo taken 12/24/1911.