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  • Tags: 1940's

Photo of Eisner Grocers

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Photograph of Eisner Grocery Store No. 1 located at 345 W. Eldorado Street, Decatur, IL.

Photos of the Kraft Hotel

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Photograph of the Kraft Hotel built in 1908, photo taken about that time. Photograph of the Kraft Hotel, 561-563 Front Street, Decatur, IL. photo taken in 1940's.

Photo of the St. Nicholas Hotel

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Photograph of stacks of luggage at the St. Nicholas Hotel. Photograph of the St. Nicholas Hotel beds. Photograph of St. Nicholas Hotel Chefs craving turkeys. Photograph of the St. Nicholas Hotel from across the street. Postcard of the St. Nicholas…

Photograph of Slot Machines

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Photograph of slot machines raided by police in the 1940's.

Photo of the Coffee Pot Restaurant Building

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Photograph of the Coffee Pot Restaurant with the owners standing in front. It was located on U. S. 36 E. near Casner.

Photos of Equipment Made by Caterpillar.

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Photograph of a bulldozer made by Caterpillar. Photo of a grader being built at Caterpillar. Photo of a Jeep during WWII that was winterized by Cpl. Lloyd Webb who had been employed by Caterpillar Military Engine Company before the war.