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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…

Tags: 1928, biography, Chapman-Doake Co., Decatur Herald and Review, Decatur IL, Photo File: Biography, Rembrandts, Westminster Presbyterian Church

Right of Way and Track Map for Illinois Traction Inc., Operated by Illinois Terminal Company - Brush College Rd to 2 Miles East Across Lake Decatur (12/31/1928, revised 3/7/1933)

This map shows the right of way and track of the Illinois Traction Inc. from Brush College Rd. to 2 miles east across Lake Decatur. Illinois Traction Inc was operated by Illinois Terminal Company. The map also shows the Wabash Railway track.

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…

Tags: 1928, 1955, Aerial View, Antenna, BS812, BS813, BS814, BS818, BS821, Business, Decatur IL., Gushard Building, Herald and Review, Mobile News, Pershing Road, Photo File: Business, Radio Stations, Street View, WJBL, WSOY, WSOY Automobile

Photos of Newspaper Carriers in Clinton and Decatur, IL.

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Photographs of Newspaper Carriers in Clinton and Decatur, IL.

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.

Tags: 1928, 1931, 1932, Decatur IL, fire, Fire Department, Firefighter, Firemen, Photo File: Fire Department, picnic, reunion, Volunteers

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,…

Tags: 1928, Baker, C. White, Carnegie, Carnegie Library, Davis, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, Dill, Foltz, Hogle, Hunt, Kowalsky, La Rue, Larmon, Librarian, library, Martin, Newell, Photo File: Library, Pollock, Public, Public Library, Staff, V. White, Wayne, White

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.

Tags: 100 E. Eldorado, 1928, BS346, Business, George Calfas, Herald and Review, Photo File: Business, Railroad Car Diner, Restaurant, Whistle Lunch Car

Photo of College Inn Restaurant

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

Tags: 142 S. Oakland Ave., 1928, BS331, Business, College Inn Restaurant, David Rush Collection, Decatur IL., Millikin University Area

Illinois Traction, Inc. Station Map - Water St. to Jasper St. (12/31/1928, revised 2/25/1945)

This station map shows the Illinois Traction, Inc. and Illinois Central Railroad tracks between Water St. and Jasper St. The map was originally created on 12/31/1928, and last revised on 2/25/1945. The map shows Leader Iron Works, and the ITS' car…

Illinois Traction, Inc. Right of Way and Track Map - Showing Tracks Running Parallel To Illinois Central Railroad Tracks (12/31/1928)

This right of way and track map shows the Illinois Traction, Inc. tracks running parallel with the Illinois Central Railroad tracks. The Illinois Traction, Inc. was operated by the Illinois Terminal Company.

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