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Robert C. Doake

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Photograph of Robert C. Doake (d. 11/22/1945). He was the co-owner of the former Chapman-Doake Co. which was one of Decatur's oldest grain processing and dealer firms. The company gave its milling business in 1935 after a fire destroyed its mill…

Photos of the WSOY Radio Station Building, Antenna, Aerial View and WSOY News Automobile.

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Aerial photograph of WSOY building and antenna. Street level photograph of WSOY, antenna in the background. Photograph of the Gushard Building with WSOY/WJBL antenna on top of the building. Photograph of the WSOY Mobile News Automobile. Photograph of…

Photographs of Old Volunteer Firefighters Reunion

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Various photographs from the Old Volunteer Firefighters Reunions, from 1928, 1931, and 1932. These firemen were of the hose cart and ladder wagon days before modern firefighting equipment was available.

Photograph of the Carnegie Library Staff of 1928

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Photograph of the Carnegie Library Staff taken March 30, 1928. Seated left to right: Miss. Dill, city librarian; Miss Wayne, Miss Pollock, Miss Hunt, Miss La Rue, Miss Newell, Miss Baker. Standing left to right: Miss Davis, Miss V. White, Miss Hogle,…

Photo of the Whistle Lunch Car

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Photograph of Whistle Lunch Car, located in a railroad car. Owner George Calfas, 100 Block E. Eldorado, ran in the Review 2/25/1928.

Photo of College Inn Restaurant

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Photograph of the College Inn Restaurant, located at 142 S. Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL.