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Photo of Old Iron Ware Furniture

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Photograph of old furniture. Photo ran in the Review March 5, 1911. This old ironware was owned by E. R. Culver of Decatur.

Photo of Old Gas Station and current University Gas Station.

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Photograph of old gas station that was located at W. Main St. and Oakland Ave. and current gas station.

Photo of old bureau owned by E. R. Culver

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Photograph of an old bureau, made about 1839, was owned by E. R. Culver of Decatur. It was probably the first piece of furniture every made by a white man on the site of Decatur. It was made by a friend of Culver's father, Watt Culver. Photo ran in…

Photo of Okla Moulton in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Moulton, Okla Mrs.; "Article on back of photo; "Mrs. Okla Moulton, daughter of Mrs. Blanch Parker, 2026 North Edward street, has completed training as a mess sergeant. She will return to Des Moines after spending a five-day…

Photo of Officers of the James Millikin University Battalion standing at attention in front of the Liberal Arts Hall building

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Herald and Review Library: Photo of Officers of the James Millikin University Battalion standing in front of the Liberal Arts Hall Building. For more information see "James Millikin University."

Photo of O. C. Smith, Superintendent, Illinois Pythian Home for Children.

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Photograph of O. C. Smith, (b. 1876; D. 1/15/1949). Superintendent Illinois Pythian Home for Children in Decatur 1932-1938. Went to Benton, IL. from Decatur. Service Benton as City attorney 6 years, corporation counsel 4 years and city judge 4 years.…

Photo of Norman's Laundry Truck.

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Photograph of Norman's Laundry Truck early 1900's.

Photo of Norma Jean Walton in uniform showing a display of cloud formations

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Herald and Review Library: Walton, Norma Jean; Article on back of photo; "Cloud formations displayed at the U. S. Naval training School, Hunter college, New York city, interest WAVE apprentice seaman Norma jean Walton, daughter of Mrs. Fedora Walton,…

Photo of Newstand located northwest corner Water and North Streets.

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Photograph of Dick Barry's New Stand on the northwest corner of Water and North Streets. "Newstand--Water St., N. and North St. given to Dick Barry by Decatur Merchants Christmas Eve 12/24/1927."