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Mrs. E.A. Gastman and the Childrens Summer Reading Contest
Photograph of Mrs. E.A. Gastman handing out diplomas to the children who participated in the Childrens Summer Reading contest at the Decatur Public Library on August 31, 1927. The photo was taken by Seitz Studio and used in the Decatur Herald.
Mrs. Fannie Kaufman
Photograph of Mrs. Fannie Kaufman (b. 6/12/1836, d. 3/20/1932), mother of Aaron Kaufman. She was born in Stuttgart, Germany to Mr. and Mrs. Hirsch Ottenheimer. She came to America at 8 years old, and moved toCincinnati, OH. There, she married…
Central Park - M.L. Harry Memorial Fountain
This is a postcard of the M.L. Harry Memorial Fountain. The photo was taken by Seitz Studio.
Lincoln Park - Boys Playing in a Pool
This is a photograph of boys playing in a pool at Lincoln Park. The photo was taken by Seitz Studio around 1915.
Photograph of People That Attended Decatur College of Music.
Photo of Bus Load of People Going or Coming From a Trip, Decatur College of Music, Decatur, IL.
William A. Underwood
Photograph of William A. Underwood; (born 1/4/1861; died 1/1/5/1931; married Belle Lyons on 3/5/1885.) Sheriff of Macon Co. from 1922 to 1926; member of the Odd Fellow lodge at Casner and Easterly Camp 1626, MWA in Decatur. Photo ran 1/16/1931.
Photo of the Coliseum Restaurant
Photograph of the Coliseum Restaurant built in 1923, burned in 1925, rebuilt, and burned again in 1933. Shown in the photo is a view of the Coliseum, formerly the property of the Macon County Fair Association but more recently a beer tavern and dance…
Photo of Rev. Leon W. Kern
Photograph of Rev. Leon W. Kern; first pastor Wesley Methodist Church, Brush College Road, (1927-1928). Attended Millikin University while here. Photo by Seitz Studio. Ran Review 11/13/1927.
Photo of Nafziger Bakery Co. Building.
Photograph of the Nafziger Bakery Co. building located at 800 N. Morgan Street, Decatur, IL.
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Board of Directors Special Meeting - December 2016 - minutes
This are the minutes of a special meeting of the board of directors in December 2016. Items discussed were RFID quote, book mobile disposition in…