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O.T. Banton's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of O.T. Banton's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on 2/9/1979. The interview covers his time as a writer for the Decatur Herald and Review, and writing "History of Macon County" in 1976.

Tags: 1979, Betty Turnell, Decatur Herald and Review, Decatur IL, February 1979, History of Macon County, interview, O.T. Banton, OH5, oral history, recording, sound recording, transcription

Public Building Structures - Decatur Dam and Lake

This is the historical account of the public building structures of Decatur Lake and Dam

Industry - Illinois Traction Company/Parke Warehouse - 1800 E. Garfield

This is the historical account of the industries at 1800 E. Garfield

Industry - Wabash Depot - 780 E. Cerro Gordo

This is the historical account of the industry at 780 E. Cerro Gordo

Educational Institution - Ursuline Academy St. Teresa - 2700 N. Water

These are the historical accounts of the educational institution at 2700 N. Water Street

Educational Institution - James Millikin University - 1184 W. Main St.

These are the historical accounts of the educational institutional at 1184 W. Main Street

Churches - First United Methodist - 201 E. North Street

These are the historical accounts of the church at 201 E. North Street

Tags: 1906-1977, articles, Centennial History of Decatur and Macon County, City of Decatur and Macon County, First United Methodist, Herald and Review, History, History of First United Methodist Church, History of Macon County, Mabel Richmond, pamphlet booklet, photos

Churches - St. John's Episcopal Church - 130 W. Eldorado

These are historical accounts of the church at 130 W. Eldorado

Tags: 1891-1977, Article, building fund campaign, Charlotte Meyer, Charlotte Meyer Collection, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, diagram, Herald and Review, History, History of Macon County, interview, Margaret Meyer, People and Places in Old Decatur, photos, Robert Shade, St. John's Episcopal Church

Churches - St. Patrick's Catholic Church - 407 E. Eldorado

These are historical accounts of the church at 407 E. Eldorado Street

Tags: 1908-1977, About Town, articles, Charlotte Meyer, Charlotte Meyer Collection, Decatur IL, Decatur Newspaper Files, Decatur Public Library, descriptions, Herald and Review, History, History of Macon County, Margaret Meyer, photos, St. Patrick's Catholic Church

Abraham Lincoln's First Home in Illinois
Collection #59

A historical overview using photographs, news articles and historical accounts of the location of Abraham Lincoln's first home in Illinois.

Tags: ", "deep snow", Abraham Lincoln's First Home in Illinois, Assassination, Boston Commons 1865, Cabin, centennial celebration, Chicago Fair 1865, Decatur, Decatur Gazette, Decatur Herald and Review, Decatur Magnet, Decatur Republican, Dennis and John Hanks, Edward J. Jacob, Fishing. Group Camping, George S Simpson, Harristown, Hathi Trust Digital Library, Hiking, Historic Landmarks, History of Macon County, IDNR, Illinois, Illinois DAR, Illinois State Historical Society, Immigrants, James T. Whitley Sr., John D. Johnson, John Dipper, Kiwanis Club, Lincoln Memorial Parkway, Local History Club, Macon County, Macon County History Museum, Memorials, Nancy Hanks, Picnicking, Restoration, Rev. William E. Barton, Sangamon River, Sarah Bush Johnson, Section 1, Spitler Woods State Park, Squire Hall, T. Graham Bradley, Thomas Benton Shoaff, Thomas Lincoln, Thomas Lincoln Family, University of Illinois Archives, University of Illinois Library, Whitley Cemetery, Whitley Mill

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