James Keefe
Dublin Core
Title
James Keefe
Subject
James Keefe
Civil War
veteran
seashells
real estate
Illinois Midland Railroad
alderman
3rd ward
1080 St. Louis Ave.
International Stereograph
Decatur Herald and Review
Decatur, IL
Photo File: Biography
photograph
Civil War
veteran
seashells
real estate
Illinois Midland Railroad
alderman
3rd ward
1080 St. Louis Ave.
International Stereograph
Decatur Herald and Review
Decatur, IL
Photo File: Biography
photograph
Description
Photograph of James Keefe (d. 4/19/1910). He was a Civil War veteran, and made his living peddling seashells. In 1864, he bought his first property in Decatur. He purchased property all over Decatur and Macon County, and gave money to help bring the Illinois Midland Railroad to Decatur. He built many houses in Decatur, and was a long-time alderman from the 3rd ward. His home was at 1080 St. Louis Ave. The photo was taken by International Stereograph, and used in the Decatur Herald or Daily Review.
Creator
International Stereograph, Decatur, IL
Source
Photo File: Biography - Keefe, James
Publisher
Decatur Herald and Review, Decatur, IL
Decatur Public Library, Decatur, IL
Decatur Public Library, Decatur, IL
Date
c. 1900
Contributor
James Keefe
Rights
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Relation
goes with BIO200
Format
.jpg
Language
English
Type
photograph
Identifier
BIO199
Coverage
James Keefe, Civil War, seashells, real estate, Illinois Midland Co., alderman, 3rd ward, International Stereograph, Decatur Herald and Review, Decatur IL
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
photograph
Physical Dimensions
6x9"
Collection
Citation
International Stereograph, Decatur, IL , “James Keefe,” Decatur Public Library Local History Photo Collection, accessed April 25, 2024, http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/items/show/2117.