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Hartley Machine Co.
Photograph of the Hartley Machine Co. located on S. Franklin and Decatur Streets, Decatur, IL. Photo ran Review Dec 1, 1912.
Henry B. Barnhart
Photograph of Henry B. Barnhart (d. 7/28/1924), a Civil War veteran and active member of the GAR. He was a carpenter and farmer, and retired in 1905. After retirement, he started investing in real estate and owned several valuable city properties. …
Mrs. David S. (Anna) Shellabarger
Photograph of Mrs. David S. (Anna) Shellabarger; (died 6/28/1928). She was the daughter of David Krone, pioneer Drug Store in Decatur. She was a charter member of Stapp's Chapel, which later became the Grace Methodist Church. She traveled extensively…
Paul Hawver - Millikin University Sophomore, Tau Kappa Epsilon
This is the glass negative of Paul Hawver, a Millikin University Sophomore and member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL, and used in the Millidek yearbook in 1912.
Photo of Ben Waggoner, Coal Dealer
Photograph of Benn Waggoner, (died 1939) coal dealer in Decatur for 27 years. The coal yard he operated is believed to be the oldest in Decatur having been founded in 18874 by F. D. Caldwell and sold to Waggoner in 1912. Waggoner took in Joseph Michl…
Photo of Dr. Clarence True Wilson
Photograph of Dr. Clarence True Wilson (died 2/16/1939). Internationally known prohibitionist and Methodist church temperance board founder. He was the founder and for 25 years head of the Methodist church board of Temperance, prohibition and public…
Photo of Hartley Machine Co. Building
Photograph of the Hartley Machine Co. Building - S. Franklin and Decatur St. Photo taken 1912. Ran in the Review 12/1/1912.
Photo of House on 226 N. Franklin Street.
Photograph of House on 226 N. Franklin Street. "Though this picture was made after the Jasper J. Peddecord house at 226 N. Franklin street had deteriorated, it was at one time one of the handsomest in the city. It had 14 rooms and was long a center…
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Photo of Burrell F. "Bud" Reed standing inside LST holding wrench.
Herald and Review Library: Reed, Burrell F. "Bud"; Article on back of photo; "Public Relations Division, U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, D.C.; Decatur…