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Photo of Stapp's Row

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Stapp's Row. This engraving is the only view obtainable of the row of five store buildings built by Dr. James Stapp and E. O. Smith in South Park street probable in the early 1860's, and known as Stapp's Row. The card from which this cut was made is…

William F. Martin

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Photograph of William F. Martin. One of the honored members of the Old Post 1, and afterwards of Dunham post. He was for years color bearer for the post. He served for some time as the official color bearer for the Illinois Department, G.A.R. Comrade…

Central Park - S. Park St. c. 1870

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This is a photograph of S. Park St. by Central Park in Decatur, IL c. 1870.

Captain David Allen

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Photograph of Captain David Allen. He was a prominent landowner in Decatur, and donated the land for Central Park to the City.

Central Park - M.L. Harry Memorial Fountain

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This is a postcard of the M.L. Harry Memorial Fountain. The photo was taken by Seitz Studio.

Central Park - Christmas Village

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This is a photo of the Christmas Village in Central Park around 1935. The photo was taken by Seitz Studio.

Photograph of South Park St.

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Photograph showing First National Bank of Decatur and the Linxweiler Printing Company across from Central Park on South Park St. in Decatur IL. This photograph was taken in 1920.

Photos of 100 Block North Franklin Street.

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Photograph of the 100 Block N. Franklin, looking south from the east side of Central Park. The old Revere House is the first building on the left. Photograph of Public Market East Side of Central Park on N. Franklin, 1911-1913. Photograph of 100…

Photo of Dr. J. T. B. Stapp's House 200 Block Franklin and William Streets.

Photograph of House on corner of N. Franklin and E. Williams Streets. "the home of Dr. J. T. B. Stapp, called Decatur's first capitalist stood for many years at the corner of Franklin and William streets on ground now occupied by the Decatur post…