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Photo of Conrad Striewing, proprietor of the Crystal Theater.
Photograph of Conrad Striewing; (died 5/30/1914). Proprietor of the Crystal Theater on Water Street. For many years he was a traveling salesman but later he purchased the theater. It was called the Nasawan but he changed the name to the Crystal. It…
Photo of the Coliseum Restaurant
Photograph of the Coliseum Restaurant built in 1923, burned in 1925, rebuilt, and burned again in 1933. Shown in the photo is a view of the Coliseum, formerly the property of the Macon County Fair Association but more recently a beer tavern and dance…
Photos of Caroline's Country Club
Photograph of the entrance to Caroline's Country Club, buildings in the background. Photograph of the entrance to Caroline's, sign advertising "dine, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Dance, Fried Chicken and steaks." Buildings in the background. Photo of opening…
Photo of Byrd Davis Livery Stable
Photograph of the Byrd Davis Livery Stable with signs for Dr. A. S. Nesbitt, Veterinarian.
Photo of Bush's Tavern
Photograph of Bush's Tavern, located on 2775 E. William Street, Decatur, IL. Sign on front says "Bush's Dine and Dance Tavern." Gulf Gasoline Pump in front.
Photo of the Bond Theatre formerly the Morrow Theatre
Photograph of the interior of the Bond Theatre formerly the Morrow Theatre, 312 N. Water Street, Decatur, IL.
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 Al and Jimmy's Tavern
Photograph of Al and Jimmy's Tavern located on the corner of Wood Street and Jasper Street, Decatur, IL.
