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Miscellaneous Photos of Lake Shore Drive 1930's to the 1960's.
Photographs of Lake Shore Drive aerial and ground level from the 1930's to 1965.
Illinois Central Railroad Station Plat Map - Near the Sangamon River and City Waterworks (4/10/1951)
This station plat map shows the Illinois Central Railroad tracks crossing the Sangamon River near the City Waterworks.
Ralph Owen's Oral History
This is the oral history of Ralph Owen. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on January 6, 1987. The interview covers childhood, businesses, the Franklin Mall, Franklin Travel Agency, and the Lake Shore Club condominiums.
Tags: 1987, Army, Betty Turnell, Chanute Air Field, Decatur High School, Decatur IL, Franklin Mall, Franklin Travel Agency, Gebhart family, history of Lake Shore Drive, Hobby House Toyland, ice cutting company, interview, January 1987, Lake Shore Club, Lake Shore Drive, Maffit St. Bridge, Mr. Allen, Mr. Maffit, oral history, Ralph Owen, recording, Sangamon River, World War II, WWII
Photos of the Shore Restauant
Photograph of the Shore Restaurant under construction, 22nd and Cantrell Streets, 1947. Photograph of the Shore Restaurant c. 1950's. "The Shore Restaurant and Drive-in was an appealing Decatur eatery. This photo is from September 1962. There is now…