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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…
Dennis School building site.
Dennis School, City of Decatur. "Decatur, City of--schools--Dennis--Building site. When the newest section of Dennis School goes on public display at the Parent-Teacher Association open house tomorrow evening, many old time resident's of the area…
Isaiah Green
Photograph of Isaiah Green (d. 2/11/1909), a veteran Wabash Railroad employee. He started in 1881 as a wiper, then as a helper in the storeroom. He was a Civil War Veteran, serving with the 134th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. The photo ran in the…
J.A. Fisher and Family
Photograph of J.A. Fisher and family. The group is standing in front of a house in Decatur, IL
Old Mine at Fall Canyon, Colorado in 1909
Photograph of two people at the old mine in Fall Canyon, CO in 1909.
Photo of C. F. Sterr Building 535 N. Morgain St.
Photograph of the C. F. Sterr Building 535 N. Morgain St., Decatur, IL. Photo ran in the Review, Dec 31, 1909.
Photo of Home Manufacturing Co.
Photograph of the Home Manufacturing Co. on 901 E. Eldorado St. and in 1955 that address was the home of Sol Tick & Co. Photo taken sometime in the spring of 1909. Photo by George Baker of Decatur.
Photo of House on 334 W. Main Street
Photograph of House on 334 W. Main Street, Decatur, IL.., residence of Lycurgus L. Bobblett, 1909, city directory.
Photo of Paving Machine on East Hickory Street.
Photograph of Paving Equipment on East Hickory Street at Warren. "Paving work halted in late December, 1909 when snow blanketed East Hickory Street at Warren Street. Travel on the frozen ground in winter in those days was much better than the…
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Annual Library Report Letter - May 26, 1994
This is the letter that accompanies the annual library report to the city council, Illinois State Library, by the city librarian and Board of…