Photos of the W. H. Grindol & Sons Monument Co.

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Dublin Core

Title

Photos of the W. H. Grindol & Sons Monument Co.

Subject

Business
Biography
Manufacturing
Monuments
Decatur, IL.

Description

Photograph of W. H. Grindol and Sons. Left to right, Walter E. Grindol, W. H. Grindol,, and John F. Grindol. Walter E. Grindol (died 2/11/1930.) He was associated with his father and brother W. H. Grindol & Sons monument business. He specialized in designing and building mausoleums. Photo ran Herald 12/14/1913. Photograph of W. H. Grindol (died 5/30/1927.) Decatur monument dealer since 1865. he started the business himself and later took in his sons and the firm of W. H. Grindol & Sons was the oldest in its line in this part of the country. His business was located on E. Main St. he was a charter member of the Grace Methodit church and belonged to several lodges. Photo by Wasson of Decatur. Photograph of the Grindol Monument Co. building, East Main and Franklin street, Decatur, IL.

Creator

Wasson Studio of Decatur, IL.
Herald and Review, Decatur, IL.

Source

Photo File: Business

Publisher

Herald and Review, Decatur, IL.
Decatur Public Library, Decatur, IL.

Date

c. 1910-1920's

Contributor

Wasson Studio of Decatur, IL.
Herald and Review

Rights

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Relation

none

Format

.jpg

Language

English

Type

photograph

Identifier

BS118-BS120

Coverage

Business, Biography, Manufacturing, Monuments, Herald and Review, Wasson Studio, Herald and Review, Photo File: Business

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

photograph

Physical Dimensions

5 x 7" and 6 x 9"

Citation

Wasson Studio of Decatur, IL. Herald and Review, Decatur, IL., “Photos of the W. H. Grindol & Sons Monument Co.,” Decatur Public Library Local History Photo Collection, accessed April 23, 2024, http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/items/show/2704.