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Photo of Ice Barn

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Photograph of the "Ice Barn" owned by David A. "Doc" Maffit, located on the Sangamon River.

Riverside Park

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These are photos of Riverside Park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald or Daily Review around 1900.

Faries Park

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This is a photo of men swimming in the Sangamon River at Faries Park on July 12, 1914. The photo was taken by either the Decatur Herald or Daily Review.

Photo Roads --Macon County (near the Sangamon River)

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Photo of Dirt Road in Macon County near the Sangamon River.

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.