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Edward G. Powers

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Photograph of Edward G. Powers (born 9/7/1861; died 10/28/1950). Son of Samuel Powers early Decatur settler. Landowner and patron of the Arts, music in particular. Photo take in 1920 by Moffett of Chicago.

Captain David Allen

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Photograph of Captain David Allen. He was a prominent landowner in Decatur, and donated the land for Central Park to the City.