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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…

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.

Photos of Meadow Gold Dairy Horse Drawn Delivery Wagons.

Photograph BS:364 Meadow Gold's Milk Wagon Horses dated 1955. Photograph BS:365 Meadow Gold's Famous 6 Horse Hitch, 1955. Photo BS366: Beatrice Foods, 304 S. Main St., Decatur. Photo BS367: Meadow Gold's 15 milk wagons being moved to stables at 500…

Photos of Wagner Castings

Photograph of men pouring molten metal. Photo of two men standing at the entrance gate.

Photo of Mueller Family taken in 1905.

Photograph of the Mueller Family taken in 1905. Top Row; L-R: Clara, daughter of Philip; Adolph; Robert; Robert Jr.;, son of Philip; Oscar; Fred; Frank; Frank W. Cruikshank; Leda, daughter of Philip; Philip; Phillis, daughter of Philip; Henry and…

Photos of Spencer-Kellogg Buildings and Workers

Photograph BS239: Spencer Kellogg and Sons Building. Photo BS240: Building complex c. 1939. Photo BS241: Men working on top of the grain storage silos. Photo BS242: Aerial view of the Spencer-Kellogg Mill. Photo BS243: Men watching construction on…