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Photograph of General Joffre's visit to Decatur, IL. in 1917.

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Photograph of Marshall Joffre standing at back of train with other visitors to Decatur, IL. during WWI, May 1917.

Photograph of Gambling Raid

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Photograph of a gambling raid in 1936.

Photograph of Gambling Probe Grand Jury

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Photograph of the grand jury for a gambling raid in 1936.

Photograph of Future Site for Brush College #2 School

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Photograph of building site for Brush College #2 with Spencer Kellogg (ADM) in background.

Photograph of Frank L. Bickes

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Photograph of Frank L. Bickes; died Aug. 21, 1936. Decatur contractor for 50 years. He was a member of the old Decatur Volunteer firemen. He served as a paid fireman when the Fire Department was established.

Photograph of Francis Rogier and his wife.

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Photograph of Francis Rogier, opera singer and his wife. Photo was used in the Decatur Herald on 3/6/1949.

Photograph of Firehouse #3

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Photograph of Firehouse #3 at 1261 N. Main St. in Decatur. Date unknown.

Photograph of Firehouse #1

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Photograph of the former site of firehouse #1 on 156 W Main St. in Decatur taken in 1996.

Photograph of Fire Wagon during Funeral Procession

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Photograph of Jim Park driving a fire wagon for Jack Sheehy's funeral procession taken in 1909.