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Jan De Graff
Photograph of Jan De Graff, a prominent Decatur contractor in the early 1900s. He mainly worked as a general contractor who erected many of the foremost residences. This photo was taken by Vandeventer, and used in the Decatur Daily Review on…
Benjamin Dill
Photograph of Benjamin Dill (d. 1/7/1926). Dill was a Decatur contractor who built many houses and schools in and near Decatur. He also built the first house in Maroa, IL. Dill was an Alderman in Decatur for 2 years and commissioner of highways in…
Wilbur C. Dimock
Photograph of Wilbur C. Dimock (d. 1/27/1920), one of the oldest real estate dealers in Central Illinois. He was also a member of the Johnson & Dimock real estate firm. He was one of Decatur's best known citizens and a trustee of the First Baptist…
W.H. Dodds
Photograph of W.H. Dodds (d. 10/1944), the janitor at E.A. Gastman school for 18 years. He was also the property man at the YWCA building. The photo was taken by Vandeventer, and ran in the Decatur Herald or Daily Review on January 6, 1907.
Eddy Family
Photograph of the Eddy family. Top row (L-R): W.J. Eddy, R.P. Eddy, J.H. Eddy. Bottom row (L-R): O.T. Eddy, Mrs. Velma Fruit, J.D. Eddy. The photo was taken by Vandeventer of Decatur, and ran in the Decatur Daily Review on January 6, 1907.
Robert Faries
Photograph of Robert Faries (d. 11/17/1919). Faries was a manufacturer, inventor, and president of the Faries Manufacturing Co. He bought Wilson Park, and renamed it Faries Park in 1910. He founded the Faries Manufacturing Co. in 1881, which…
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John P. Faris
Photograph of John P. Faris (d. 7/27/1910), the most prominent citizen and businessman in Niantic, IL. He started his grain business in 1861 called Faris & Cannon, and operated for 50 years. His offices were at 210 Review building in Decatur, IL. …
Charles H. Goodmiller
Photograph of Charles H. Goodmiller (d. 10/28/1952). Goodmiller built the first grocery story and filling station at Wyckles Corner, and became known as the "Mayor of Wyckles Corner". At 16, he began working for the former Mills Lumber Co., and…
Dick Hardin
Photograph of Dick Hardin. The photograph was taken by Vandeventer, and used in the Decatur Herald or Daily Review.
Bert J. Hardy
Photograph of Bert J. Hardy (d. 11/2/1916). He was a shoe salesman in Decatur for 35 years. He was a member of the Folrath & Hardy store, which became Folrath & Folrath. In 1899, he formed a partnership with Walter Hutchin at 139 N. Water St.…