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Arthur N. Dawson
Photograph of Arthur N. Dawson (d. 10/19/1943). Dawson was a guard at Oakes Products division of Houdaille-Hershey. He was also a state highway patrolman and Decatur patrolman for several years. In 1930 and 1940, Dawson ran for the Republican…
Central Park - Christmas Village
This is a photo of the Christmas Village in Central Park around 1935. The photo was taken by Seitz Studio.
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.
Decatur Boat Club Crew
Photograph of the Decatur Boat Club crew rowing on Lake Decatur in Decatur, IL. From left to right, the crew is: Dorwyn Bennington, Harold Carr, Jack Hathaway, and Thomas Page. The photo was taken by Seitz Studio of Decatur, IL, and ran in the…
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.
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…
Photo of Rev. J. E. Story
Photograph of Rev. J. E. Story, he served at the 7th Street Christian Church now the Prairie Ave. Christian Church, left in 1935.
Photo of Coliseum Tavern
Photograph of the Coliseum Tavern "Built in 1923, burn in 1925, rebuilt, burned again in 1933. Shown above is a view of the coliseum, formerly the property of the Macon County Fair Association but more recently a beer tavern and dance resort owned by…
Photo of Decatur Municipal Theatre.
Photograph of the Decatur Municipal Theatre located on Rt. 51 South left by the waterworks.
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Joseph B. Dinges
Photograph of Joseph B. Dinges (d. 11/6/1916). He was the nephew of W.H. Linn, the founder of Linn & Scruggs, and worked for him in his store for…