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Richard Rodgers' Oral History #1

This is the first oral history of Richard Rodgers. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on February 8 and 15, 1984. The interview includes his childhood, Decatur around World War I, and his work with Linn and Scruggs.

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Photo of Haworth Block 200 N. Water St., Decatur, IL.

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Photograph of building: 200 Block N. Water at N. Park Streets. This building stood at the corner of N. Water and N. Parks Street from 1884 to 1909. It is the Haworth block built by James H. Haworth in 1883-1884. It was the first building in the city…

Tags: 1908, 200 N. Main, Buildings, Caroline Powers, Citizens National Bank, Corner N. Main & N. Park, Decatur Club, Decatur IL., Furniture Store, George W. Scovill, Haworth Block, Herald and Review, James H. Haworth, Photo File: Buildings, Shoe Store