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This right of way and track map shows the Illinois Traction Inc. tracks heading East into Decatur past Stephen's Creek. It also shows the Wabash Railway track running parallel to the ITS track. Illinois Traction Inc. was operated by the Illinois…

Photograph of Elmer R. Elder (b. 1/13/1878, d. 2/4/1928) and his family. Elder was elected mayor of Decatur in 1923 over Dan Dinneen. He entered politics in 1920, and was elected to the board of supervisors as the Assistant Supervisor of Decatur…