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  • Tags: Wabash Ave.

Photo of Decatur Traction and Electric Co. Power House

Photograph of Decatur Traction and Electric Co. Power House, 405-409 Wabash Avenue. Built in 1899 and abandoned as power house five years later. It was used by several different firms as a warehouse and was torn down in June 1937.

Photo of Walrus Mfg. Co. Soda Fountains

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Photograph of the Walrus Mfg. Co. located on the corner of Broadway and Wabash Ave. Walrus Mfg. Co. originally was the Decatur Refrigeration and Mfg. Co.; changed in 1903. The business was phased out after 72 years of operation. In 1972 the business…

Wabash Railway from the Roundhouse to James St. (No Date)

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This map shows the Wabash Railroad from the Wabash roundhouse to E. James St. It shows the entire Wabash yards.

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