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Photographs of the Wabash R.R. Rogers Replica

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Photographs of the Wabash R.R. Rogers replica, one, taken around 1948, alongside engine #2519; the other, taken in 1954, on display with the caption: "The Rogers-Operated 115 years. Replica of first locomotive to operate west of the Alleghenies. Made…

Photographs of Children Playing

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Various photographs of children playing taken in 1936, 1945, 1948, 1958 and 1960.

With Love, Mina

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Photograph of Marie Maxwell. The back of the photo says: "With Love Mina Apr. 1948".

Photos of Benson Creamery Co.

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Photograph of the Benson Creamery Co. located at 244 N. Church Street, Decatur, IL. Building was erected in 1913 as the home of the Benson Creamery Co. They remained there until 1948 when they moved to 250 W. Cerro Gordo Street. Photo by Rembrandt;…

William and Augusta Besalke by the Fence

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Photograph of William and Augusta Besalke standing by a fence in a yard in 1948.

Augusta Besalke in the Yard

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Photograph of Augusta Besalke in the yard on February 8, 1948

Unknown Besalke Son

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Photograph of an unknown man standing in the yard.

Mr. and Mrs. William Besalke and Son

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Photograph of William, Augusta, and an unknown son in front of a house.