Photos of 200 Block W. Main St.

Photos of 200 Block W. Main St.

Streets
W. Main St.
200 Block W. Main
Street Car Tracks
Decatur, IL.

Photographs of the 200 Block of W. Main St, 1912. Photographs of the 200 Block of W. Main looking east toward Lincoln Square, photo by Wasson Studios, c. 1910. Photograph of City paving W. Main from Church. "Riding the street cars was about the only way one could travel out West Main Street from Church Street in November, 1913 when this picture was taken. After tracks were laid on a concrete base, the street was paved with creosoted blocks, but not until after a long argument on the merits of t he blocks against brick. Those supporting creosoted blocks pointed out they were noiseless, easier to clean and more durable than brick. The new street car tracks were lauded as the 'smoothest riding in the world' and West Main Street was termed a beautiful thoroughfare when all the work was completed. Photo used Nov. 9, 1913 and Feb. 5, 1956."

Wasson Studios, Decatur, IL.
Herald and Review, Decatur, IL.

Photo File: Streets

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

1912
1910
11/9/1913

Herald and Review, Decatur, IL.

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ST915, ST915b, ST916, ST916b, ST919

Streets, W. Main St., Businesses, Church St., Paving, Street Car Tracks, Decatur, IL.

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