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Wabash Railroad on the St. Louis Bridge
Photograph Wabash passenger train on the St. Louis Bridge heading to St. Louis, MO. Photo taken Aug 28, 1898. Print from the J. K. Stafford Collection of negatives taken in the late 1890's and early 1900's which were in possession of Mr. and Mrs.…
Illinois Terminal Bridge Construction
Photograph of the Illinois Terminal Bridge construction over the Sangamon River. J. K. Stafford was probably Decatur's first industrial photographer. For 26 years he was employed by the Decatur Bridge Company and during this time took hundreds of…
Abraham Lincoln's First Home in Illinois
Collection #59
A historical overview using photographs, news articles and historical accounts of the location of Abraham Lincoln's first home in Illinois.
Whitley Connection
Collection #59
Photos, drawings, written descriptions, and memorandums in regard to the Whitley connection.
Photo of Covered Bridge Over Sangamon River
Photograph of a covered bridge over the Sangamon River. Photo by Noel C. Dicks, Arthur, IL.
Photos of Lake Decatur before it was filled and during the filling.
Photographs of the area before Lake Decatur and during the filling of the lake.
Photo of County Line Bridge on the Sangamon River.
Photograph of the County Line Bridge that crosses the Sangamon River, trees are covered with sleet.
On The Sangamon At the St. Louis Bridge
Photograph of the St. Louis Bridge taken in 1896 from the Sangamon River. The other photo is a close up of the bridge.
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Deed to Lot in Boiling Springs Cemetery, September 9, 1946
This is the Deed to Lots in the Boiling Springs Cemetery purchased by John Hibbs on September 9, 1946. It states that Mr. Hibbs purchased grave sights…