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Photograph of the Wabash R.R. Diesels
Photograph of the Wabash R.R. Alco-GE Model PA-2 #1020 and the Wabash Alco-GE Model FA-1 #1203 at the Decatur IL engine shops taken on March 11th, 1953.
Photograph of the Wabash R.R. Roundhouse with Locomotives
Photograph of the Wabash R.R. roundhouse from a distance looking west with diesel engines #1154A and E-7 #1007 just outside the roundhouse. This photo was taken on July 20th, 1953.
Photographs of Wabash R.R. Steam Locomotives Undergoing Salvaging
Photographs of Wabash R.R. class J-1, 4-6-2 steam locomotive # 660 undergoing salvage operations in Decatur IL, taken on February 6th, 1953. Another steam locomotive, #2211, is behind #660 waiting to be scrapped.
Photograph of a Wabash R.R. New Train
Photograph of a Wabash R.R. engine new train taken on April 29th, 1953.
Photographs of Decatur High School 1950's.
Photographs of Decatur High School during the 1950's, buildings, students, Franklin Street and North Street.
Photo Curve Inn
Photograph of the Curve Inn Located on Route 48 near MacArthur High School, opened in 1953. "From Yesteryear - The Curve Inn, located on Route 48 near MacArthur High School opened in 1953--four years before MacArthur opened its doors for its first…
Photos of the Decatur Bottling Company.
Photographs of the Decatur Bottling Company located on the corner of Cantrell and Broadway (now MLK) streets. Photos of the building, bottling, manufacturing and packaged for distribution.
Photos Decatur Warehouse and Moving Co.
Photographs of Employees Working at the Decatur Warehouse and Moving Co.
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Mrs. John Boyer - Baby
This is the glass negative of Mrs. John Boyer's baby that was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 20th century.