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Photo of Schiff's Shoe Store
Photograph of the interior of Schiff's Shoe Store, clerks and customers preparing for the grand opening.
Photo of Smock Boarding House
Photograph of the Smock Boarding House taken c. 1900's located at 426 E. Main Street, Decatur, IL.
Photo of Stauber's Home Store
Photograph of the interior of Stauber's Home Store, located in the Standard Office Building at 104 S. Water St., Decatur, IL. They were in business for 21 years from 1947 to 1968.
Photo of the Garfield Tap Tavern
Photograph of the Garfield Tap Tavern, Garfield Ave., Decatur, IL. "The long-time popular
Garfield Tap in August 1951. The tavern was located next to the ICGRR tracks south of the Garfield Overpass. The current address is 1937 N. Railroad Ave.…
Garfield Tap in August 1951. The tavern was located next to the ICGRR tracks south of the Garfield Overpass. The current address is 1937 N. Railroad Ave.…
Photo of the St. Nicholas Hotel
Photograph of stacks of luggage at the St. Nicholas Hotel. Photograph of the St. Nicholas Hotel beds. Photograph of St. Nicholas Hotel Chefs craving turkeys. Photograph of the St. Nicholas Hotel from across the street. Postcard of the St. Nicholas…
Photo of Walgreen Drug Store
Photograph of the Walgreen Drug Store located at 215 N. Water Street, Decatur, IL. White Dental Clinic was upstairs.
Photo of Walrus Mfg. Co. Soda Fountains
Photograph of the Walrus Mfg. Co. located on the corner of Broadway and Wabash Ave. Walrus Mfg. Co. originally was the Decatur Refrigeration and Mfg. Co.; changed in 1903. The business was phased out after 72 years of operation. In 1972 the business…
Photograph of County Bridge near St. Louis Bridge
Photograph of wooden plank bridge with two horse and buggies on bridge. St. Louis Railroad bridge in the background. Photo from Noel C. Dicks, Arthur, IL.
Photos of the Illinois Bell Interior and Exterior
Photo of the interior of the Illinois Bell Telephone Co. Photo of telephone operators at work. Photo of the exterior of the Illinois Bell Telephone Office Building on E. Main St. later became Illinois Power Co.
Photos Decatur Railway and Light Co.
Photograph BS142: Decatur Railway & Light Co. Employees in Office Dec. 1910; Decatur Business 977.358A, pg. 98. Photo BS143: Decatur Railway & Light Co. Power Plant--1909; Decatur Business 977.358A, pg. 99. Photo ran Review 4/18/1909. Photo was made…
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Photos of W. Decatur Street during 1910 and 1911.
Photograph of W. Decatur Street near Fairview Ave. "Very little mechanical equipment was in use in 1911 when West Decatur Street near Fairview Avenue…