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Illinois Central Railroad Plat of Portion of P.D. & E Old Main (5/11/1912)
This map shows the portion of the Peoria, Decatur & Evansville RR from W. Grand Ave to Wabash Ave. This line was operated by the Illinois Central Railroad in 1912.
Henry B. Barnhart
Photograph of Henry B. Barnhart (d. 7/28/1924), a Civil War veteran and active member of the GAR. He was a carpenter and farmer, and retired in 1905. After retirement, he started investing in real estate and owned several valuable city properties. …
Hartley Machine Co.
Photograph of the Hartley Machine Co. located on S. Franklin and Decatur Streets, Decatur, IL. Photo ran Review Dec 1, 1912.
Giant Plant in Gulfport, MS 1912
Photograph of a lady standing behind a giant plant in Gulfport, MS in 1912.
George S. Simpson
Photograph of George S. Simpson; (died 4/14/1923). Pioneer of Decatur and Macon County. He helped to build the political wigwam in in State Street in which Abraham Lincoln spoke during his presidential campaign. He served as alderman from the Third…
Dr. Harry C. Kepler
Photograph of Dr. Harry C. Kepler (d. 3/16/1949). He was a Decatur dentist for 50 years. His offices were in the Citizens Building. He was a member of the Decatur District Dental Society, the Illinois Dental Society, the American Dental…
Decatur After a Sleet Storm in 1912
Photograph of a street in Decatur after a sleet storm on March 20, 1912. There is an automobile on the right of the photo.
Charles M. Lytle
Photograph of Charles M. Lytle. The body of Decatur man recovered in Chicago River. Member of the I.O.O.F. in Decatur, IL. Mr. Lytle was born in Waterford, PA. in 1850. Charles was engaged in a clothing business in Waterford with his brother. He…