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Photograph of the 200 Block at William St. and N. Church St.
Photograph of the houses at the 200 block at William St. and N. Church St. on the Southwest corner. Dr. S.T. Trowbridge bought it from William Traver some time before the Civil War. It then stood on N. Water St. between William and North. Dr.…
Rev. Mathias S. "Ticey" Kaufman
Photograph of Rev. Mathias S. "Ticey" Kaufman. He was originally from Decatur, and worked as a clerk at W.E. Crissey's bookstore in 1865. He was known in Decatur for his running and jumping ability, and was a veteran of the Civil War. He was also…
Robert Faries
Photograph of Robert Faries (d. 11/17/1919). Faries was a manufacturer, inventor, and president of the Faries Manufacturing Co. He bought Wilson Park, and renamed it Faries Park in 1910. He founded the Faries Manufacturing Co. in 1881, which…
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Samuel M. Lutz
Photograph of Samuel M. Lutz take by International Stereograph Co. of Decatur, IL. Photo was used in the Herald or Daily Review, Sept. 7, 1913. Lutz died July 27, 1923. Widely known in Illinois a a singer, chorus leader, and a dealer in musical…
Thomas T. Roberts
Photograph of Thomas T. Roberts; born 3/1/1839; died 11/24/1919. Decatur Industrialist and philanthropist. Founder of the Decatur Coffin Co. Served in the Civil War. Member of First Presbyterian Church. Photo used 3/2/1919.
Wesley Larrick
Photo of Wesley Larrick (died May 8, 1932) Past Commander of Dunham Post, G.A.R. He served in the Civil War and settled in Decatur shortly after the war.
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Mrs. Fred Welge - Boy & Girl
This is the glass negative of Mrs. Fred Welge's boy and girl. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early…