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Photographs from the Ehman Mantel Factory Fire

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Photographs from the January 7, 1911 fire at the Ehman Mantel Factory fire. The factory was located at the corner of Jasper and Garfield. The origin of the fire was unknown however the flames were discovered in the elevator shaft by Otto Ehman on the…

Photograph of the 1200 Block at N. Jasper and Grand

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Photograph of the house at the 1200 block of N. Jasper and Grand Ave. This house was built by D.B. Foster in 1906. It was a combined department store, apartments, and residence. The 1954 city directory lists that address as 1260 N. Jasper, occupied…

Photograph of Wabash Coaling Tower

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Photograph of the Wabash R.R. wooden coaling tower at Jasper St. in Decatur IL. Date unknown.

Photograph of the Wabash R.R. Coaling Tower

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Photograph of the Wabash R.R. coaling tower on Jasper St. in Decatur IL. Date unknown.