Photographs of the WCTU Fountain
Dublin Core
Title
Photographs of the WCTU Fountain
Subject
Historical Landmarks
Photo File: Historic Landmarks
Decatur IL
1936
1951
Photo File: Historic Landmarks
Decatur IL
1936
1951
Description
Photographs of the WCTU (Women's Christian Temperance Union) Fountain. The fountain was erected in 1905 for the purpose of removing "the temptation of visiting saloons from country boys". It was donated through the WCTU by Thomas Davis, a pioneer of Macon County and friend of the WCTU. It was originally located between Wabash and the Illinois Central Railroad stations, then was given to Mrs. O.C. Maxwell and moved to a backyard on E. Hardy St.
Creator
Herald and Review
Source
Photo File: Historic Landmarks
Publisher
Herald and Review
Decatur Public Library, Decatur IL
Decatur Public Library, Decatur IL
Date
4/18/1936
7/5/1951
7/5/1951
Contributor
Herald and Review
Rights
The Decatur Public Library owns and maintains all copyright on materials featured on omeka.decaturlibrary.org. These materials cannot be used without prior consent. Please contact the Local History Room at the Decatur Public Library for more information.
Relation
none
Format
.jpg
600 dpi
600 dpi
Language
English
Type
Photograph
Identifier
HL7
HL8
HL8
Coverage
Historical Landmarks, Photo File: Historic Landmarks, Decatur IL
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Photograph
Physical Dimensions
4.5 x 6.5"
Files
Collection
Citation
Herald and Review, “Photographs of the WCTU Fountain,” Decatur Public Library Local History Photo Collection, accessed December 22, 2024, http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/items/show/3110.