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Ben F. Waggoner
Photograph of Ben F. Waggoner; (died 9/25/1939); coal dealer in Decatur for 27 years. The coal yard operated by Waggoner is believed to be the oldest in Decatur. The coal company originally was founded by F. D. Caldwell in 1887 and was sold to…
Clifford E. Ocheltree
Photograph of Clifford E. Ocheltree; (born 1/20/1874; died 7/14/1949); married Mary E. Moore; trainmaster on the Wabash R.R., began as a telegrapher 6/21/1893 and retired after 44 years, 6/30/1937; member First Presbyterian Church. Photo by Rembrandt…
Decatur Park District
These are photographs and negatives of the Decatur Park District. The photos include Frank Torrence, Park Supervisor, district officials, and men working at the parks.
Dr. Lucien Nelson Lindsey
Photograph of Dr. Lucien Nelson Lindsey, Forsyth, IL. He started his practice of medicine in 1905. Served in World War I. He and his wife make a hobby of collection old glass and have a nationally famous collection. He is a member of the Macon…
Florence E. McConnell
Photograph of Mrs. Florence E. McConnell (born 7/6/1867; died 8/19/1945). Prominent Decatur civic leader. 1929-1937 executive secretary Decatur Community Chest. Helped organize Decatur YWCA, Girl's Welfare Home, and Traveler's Protective Assn. First…
Honore Martyn Owen, Sr. and family
Photograph of Honore Martyn, Sr. (born 12/30/1866; died 11/6/1947) married Susanna Francis, 11/30//1892; son Honore Martyn Owen, Jr. and daughter Helen Francis who died in 1904; principal of Brown's Business College and Dean of Decatur Educators;…
Lewis W. Stuckey
Photograph of Lewis W. Stuckey; Retired Decatur furniture dealer. He retired from the furniture business in Decatur for 41 years. He was a partner of Weilepp & Stuckey furniture firm which opened a store in 1918 at 432 N. Water St. Later the business…
Mrs. Louis S. Schuerman
Photograph of Mrs. Louis S. Schuerman published in the Decatur Herald and Review, Oct. 12, 1930.
Nelson Park - Pavilion
These are photos and negatives of the Nelson Park pavilions, both the old pavilion (c. 1910) and the new one. Also shown is the opening night dance of the new pavilion on July 14, 1931. The photos were taken by Rembrandt Studio and the Herald and…
Nelson Park - Scenery
These are photographs of the scenery of Nelson Park. The photographs were taken by Rembrandt Studio and W.M. Bishop c. 1910.
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Photo of William Tanzyus in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Tanzyus, William; Article on back of photo; "Tanzyus Returns, William Tanzyus, son of Mrs. Martha Tanzyus, 975 North Jordan…