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Photo of Rev. H. C. Gibbs
Photograph of Rev. H. C. Gibbs, member of the Preacher's Aid Society for 42 years. He was at one time pastor of the First Methodist Church in Decatur, coming in here in 1901. He was connected with the society in various relationships, as, pastor,…
Photo of Rev. Horace Reed
Photograph of Rev. Horace Reed; (died 11/15/1914). Methodist minister who at the time of death was one of the oldest in the Methodist conference. He came to the pastorate of the First Methodist Church in Decatur in 1874 and remained 2 years. He…
Photographs of North Water St.
Various photographs of scenes on North Water St. taken between 1896 and 1996.
Photographs of North Water St.
Various photographs of scenes on North Water St. taken between 1896 and 1996.
Photos of Doctors and Miscellaneous Medical Information.
Photograph of "Dr. Reginald C. Augustine, d. 11/10/1924. Decatur optician, member of Augustine & Oplinger firm. 1922 3rd vice-president American Optometric Assn. and past president Illinois Society of Optometrists. Member First Methodist church and…
Photos of People attending church on Easter at First United Methodist.
Photograph of church members leaving First Methodist Church on Easter morning. "Gay, flowered hats partially relieved the monotony of heavy suits worn by the Easter parade crowd which left First Methodist church March 31, 1907. Despite the fact that…
Photos of Rev. William J. Davidson
Photograph of Dr. William J. Davidson, retired Methodist minister. Was minister at the Decatur First Methodist Church from 1902-1907 during which time the church at the corner of Church and North streets was built. He was also president of Nebraska…
Photos of The First Methodist Church
Photograph from a postcard of the First Methodist Church, 201 W. North Street, Decatur, IL. Photograph of First Methodist Church taken in 1934. Photograph of the interior of First Methodist Church. Photograph of First Methodist Church, corner of W.…
Ralph O. Conklin
Photograph of Ralph O. Conklin (b. 2/4/1978, d. 1/1/1955). He was the son of Amos Conklin, and the co-owner of the old Conklin Bakery Co., where he pioneered the manufacture of pre-sliced bread in 1929. Conklin was a member of the First Methodist…
Reginald C. Augustine
Photograph of Reginald C. Augustine (d. 11/10/1924). Augustine was an optician in Decatur, and a member of the Augustine & Oplinger firm. In 1922, he was the 3rd Vice-President of the American Optometric Associations, and a past President of the…
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League of Women Voters - May 1961 - Board Meeting
This is the historical account of the League of Women Voters