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Frederick Schwab
Photograph of Frederick Schwab; (died 10/5/1928). He was the last of the officers of the 116th Illinois Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War. He was a charter member of Post 1, G.A.R., and a member of Dunham Post 141 G.A.R. When he first came to…
Aaron Smick
Photograph of Aaron Smick; (died 11/19/1913). Decatur real estate dealer for many years. In the late 1870's he and C. C. Carter opened a real estate, loan and insurance office at 152 E. Prairie St. They remained in business together until about 1886.…
James F. Steele
Photograph of James F. Steele; (born 9/21/1841; died 4/16/1921). Former town clerk of Decatur and one of the oldest members Dunham Post, 141, G.A.R., having served as post commander and adjutant. Civil War Veteran. Photo by VanDeventer's; ran in the…
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.…
Central Park - Civil War Statue
These photographs are of the Civil War statue in Central Park. The photos were taken by the Decatur Herald and Review and C.F. Ebenhardt.
Charles F. Emery Papers Finding Aid
This is the finding aid for the Charles F. Emery Papers.
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Photo of Pfc. Ralph Duddleston in uniform
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Duddleston, Ralph Pfc., 1/30/1944. Herald and Review photo by Martin J. Cooney, Decatur, IL. Article on back of…