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Frank Skelley
Photograph of Frank Skelley; (died 9/6/1923). Decatur grocer for 19 years. He came to Decatur in 1857 and conducted a grocery store at 135 N. Franklin street for 19 years. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic church and since the organization of…
Mrs. and Mrs. William Spangler
Photography of Mr. and Mrs. William Spangler; Mrs. Spangler was born Agnes Nesbitt (born 1/29/1855; died 12/28/1939) William "Pat" Spangler; (born 10/24/1848; died 9/16/1938) married 9/25/1892; member of one of Macon Counties oldest families, son of…
Flint-Eaton Co. Building
Photograph of the Flint-Eaton Building located on 100 E. Main St., photo ran 3/18/1940 and 12/29/1940 in the Herald and Review.
Photos of Joy Land Amusement Park Rides
Photographs of Joyland Amusement Park. Photo of ferris wheel, tiltawhirl, bullet ride, and lake. Photo of entrance, train track, domed building and giant slide.
Photos of Baird Corn Husker
Photograph of Farm Equipment--Baird Corn Husker--1914. Invented about 1913 by William S. Baird and manufactured in Decatur at the Baird Harvester Co. Photo shows side view of corn husker. Ran Review 10/4/1914. Photograph shows the front view of the…
Photo of the Rogers Theatre E. Wood St.
Photograph of location of the Rogers Theatre before it was built. Photograph of the Rogers Theatre under construction. Photograph of the Rogers Theatre Marquee Celebrating 45 years.
Photos of Crowds Watching the World Series Game 1917
Photographs of Crowds Watching the World Series in 1917 (10/7/1917).
