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W.H. Grindol and Family
Photograph of W.H. Grindol and his family. Top row (L-R): Walter Grindol, Mrs. Sophia Watt, Dr. James F. Reid, Mrs. Walter Grindol, Mrs. John F. Grindol. Second row (L-R): John F. Grindol, W.H. Grindol, Wilbur G. Watt, Mrs. W.H. Grindol, Mrs. Mae…
Maywood Maxon
Photograph of Maywood Maxon, (died Oct 10, 1945). He became employed for the Standard Oil Co. in Ohio in 1875. He worked his way up to traveling salesman and was transferred to Peoria in 1880. In December 1887 he was put in charge of the office and…
Charles H. Goodmiller
Photograph of Charles H. Goodmiller (d. 10/28/1952). Goodmiller built the first grocery story and filling station at Wyckles Corner, and became known as the "Mayor of Wyckles Corner". At 16, he began working for the former Mills Lumber Co., and…
Jan De Graff
Photograph of Jan De Graff, a prominent Decatur contractor in the early 1900s. He mainly worked as a general contractor who erected many of the foremost residences. This photo was taken by Vandeventer, and used in the Decatur Daily Review on…
Dr. James M. Baker
Photograph of Dr. James M. Baker (d. 12/21/1929), a Decatur Physician since 1905. He was a candidate for commissioner and coroner in the November 1911 elections. Baker was active in the Elks Lodge. The photo was taken by Vandeventer, and ran in…
YMCA Swimming Team
Photograph of the Decatur Boys' Department Swimming Team at the YMCA on August 1, 1911. The photo was taken by Vandeventer. Seated in front is Ray Wright. The others from left to right: Everett Boose, Everett Brown, Loren Hodge, Roy Baker, Scott…
Photograph of Postcard of West William St.
Photograph of a postcard of West William St. West from Edward St. in Decatur IL.
Photos of Faries Manufacturing Co. Building and Water Tower.
Photograph of Faries Mfg. Co. Photo ran 12/31/1909. Factory was located at 1036 E. Grand. Photograph of Faries Manufacturing Co. 1036 E. Grand. Photograph of the Water Tank Faries Mfg. Co. Photo ran Review 1/8/1911, factory located 1036 E. Grand.
Albert Leach
Photograph of Albert Leach. City Clerk for nearly 11 years. He resigned Dec 1, 1913 and went to California. He was employed in the Race Clothing Store 25 years. He was elected City Treasurer in 1901. In 1903 he was elected City Clerk and remained…
Oglesby School and Mother's Show
Photographs of Oglesby School Building, Mother's Show and Cleaning Up in front of the school.
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Board of Directors Meeting on August 19, 1982
This is the agenda and minutes from the Board of Directors meeting on August 19, 1982. At this meeting the Board discussed committee reports,…