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Photographs of the Wabash Railway Freight Station and Water Tanks
Photographs of the Wabash Railway Freight Station and water tanks near the Illinois Central crossing in Decatur IL, taken in 1936 and then in 1937 after a new additional water tank was constructed.
Photographs of the Wabash R.R. Concrete Coaling Tower During and After Construction
Photographs of the Wabash R.R. concrete coaling tower during and after construction taken in the fall of 1937. This tower is located at Jasper St. in Decatur IL.
Photo of Buildings along E. Eldorado Street, known as the "Levy" Area.
Photograph of cars parked along E. Eldorado Street, area known as the "Levy".
Photographs of Ice Boats on Lake Decatur
Photographs of ice boats on lake decatur taken on Christmas day in 1937.
Photographs of John D. "Jack" Duffey
Photographs of John D. "Jack" Duffey; died March 23, 1937. Veteran Decatur Fireman. He served nearly 35 years on the Fire Department. He left the Fire Department about 1912 and for about 12 years was head of Mueller's Fire Department. Later he served…
Captain K.D. Parker of the GAR
Photograph of Capt. K.D. Parker of the GAR playing the 1937 World Series game on May 19, 1937.
WRC No. 4 Float in the GAR 50th Anniversary Parade
Negative of the WRC No. 4 float in the Grand Army of the Republic's 50th anniversary parade in Decatur, IL in 1937.
GAR Anniversary Banquet
Negative of the Grand Army of the Republic's 50th anniversary banquet in Decatur, IL in 1937.
Ambrose and Hodge Riding in the GAR 50th Anniversary Parade
Negative of Thomas S. Ambrose and William N. Hodge riding in a car during the GAR 50th anniversary parade in 1937.
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Photo of Post Office on Franklin Street, Decatur, IL.
Photograph of the Post Office located on Franklin Street, Decatur, IL. Photo by Don Baker.