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Margaret, Augusta, Ruth, Elsie Ruth, and Lucille
Photograph of Margaret Johnke, Augusta Besalke, Ruth Molin, Elsie Ruth Molin, and Lucille Besalke standing in the yard in 1927.
Ku Klux Klan Convention - 1927
Photograph of people at the Ku Klux Klan Convention in 1927 in Decatur, IL.
Mrs. E.A. Gastman and the Childrens Summer Reading Contest
Photograph of Mrs. E.A. Gastman handing out diplomas to the children who participated in the Childrens Summer Reading contest at the Decatur Public Library on August 31, 1927. The photo was taken by Seitz Studio and used in the Decatur Herald.
Philip Kayser
Photograph of Philip Kayser (b. 5/23/1868, d. 1/24/1932). Kayser was the constable in Decatur Township, a city commissioner, and a member of the city council. He came to Decatur from Indiana in 1902 to help build the Decatur Bridge Co. plant, and…
Dr. Benjamin L. Maienthal
Photograph of Dr. Benjamin L. Maienthal taken by Vandeventer's, and used in the Decatur Daily Review, Dec. 19, 1927. Member of the U. S. Pension Board 30 years. In 1897 organized Decatur Lodge No. 401, B.P.O.E. and State Elks Assn. and was its first…
Photos of the W. H. Grindol & Sons Monument Co.
Photograph of W. H. Grindol and Sons. Left to right, Walter E. Grindol, W. H. Grindol,, and John F. Grindol. Walter E. Grindol (died 2/11/1930.) He was associated with his father and brother W. H. Grindol & Sons monument business. He specialized in…
Photo of St. John's Lutheran Church
Photographs of St. John's Lutheran Church located at 1170 E. Orchard Street, Decatur, IL. The church is now located at 2727 N. Union Street, Decatur, IL.
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Mrs. J.J. Spangler - Baby
This is the glass negative of Mrs. J.J. Spangler's baby. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.