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Photographs from the Powers Opera House Fire
Photographs from the November 4, 1895 Powers Opera House fire near East Main and Water streets. The origin of the fire was unknown, however the estimated loss was around $250,000. The Powers Opera house was announced to be rebuilt the very day after…
Photographs from the Powers Office Building Fire
Photographs from the April 7, 1914 fire that destroyed the Powers building properties at Water and Main streets. The properties destroyed and affected included the Powers estate, Linn & Scruggs store, the Leavenworth Store, the Powers Theater,…
Photos of Powers Opera House Exterior and Interior, Photo of Powers Theatre Ushers, dated July 12, 1913.
Photograph of the exterior of Powers Opera House. Photograph of the interior of Powers Opera House located at 100 S. Water Street, Decatur, IL. Photograph of Powers Theatre Ushers. "Photo dated July 12, 1913 but did not run on that date in either…
Powers Office Building/Opera House Fire 4/7/1914
Photograph of the Powers Office Building and Opera House fire on 4/7/1914 in downtown Decatur.
Powers Office Building/Opera House Fire 4/7/1914
Photograph of the Powers Office Building or Opera House fire on 4/7/1914 in Downtown Decatur.