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H.G. "Skinny" Taylor
This is the oral history of H.G. "Skinny" Taylor. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell. The interview includes his political career.
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Photo - Aerial View of Firestone Plant and Buildings
Photograph --Aerial View of the Firestone Plant located on 22nd Street, Decatur, IL. Photograph of the Firestone Buildings.
Photos of Faries Manufacturing Co. Building and Water Tower.
Photograph of Faries Mfg. Co. Photo ran 12/31/1909. Factory was located at 1036 E. Grand. Photograph of Faries Manufacturing Co. 1036 E. Grand. Photograph of the Water Tank Faries Mfg. Co. Photo ran Review 1/8/1911, factory located 1036 E. Grand.