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Photograph of the Durfee Library Branch
Photograph of the Durfee branch library which was the first branch of the Decatur Public Library. It was located in the Durfee school building and it moved to the Alice G. Evans branch library.
Photograph of the E.A. Gastman School Fountain
Photograph of the E.A. Gastman school fountain given to the school by E.A. Gastman in memory of his wife Caroline Sargeant Gastman. Mr. Gastman bought the fountain at the St. Louis World's fair from an Italian sculptor, paying $700 for the piece. The…
Photograph of the Fire Department in 1912
Photograph taken of the Fire Department in 1912 at the Northwest corner of Lincoln Square.
Photograph of the Fire Department's Chief car.
Photograph of the Fire Department's Chief car. Date unknown.
Photograph of the First Transfer House
Photograph of the first transfer house on Lincoln Square erected around 1892.
Photograph of the Illinois Boat on Lake Decatur
Photograph of the Illinois Boat on Lake Decatur in 1929.
Photograph of the Illinois Central R. R. Passenger Train the "Green Diamond"
Photograph of the Illinois Central R. R. passenger train named the "Green Diamond" taken on May 4, 1936.
Photograph of the Illinois Central R. R. Roundhouse and Yards
Photograph of the Illinois Central R. R. roundhouse and yards in Clinton IL, taken on May 17, 1910.
Photograph of the Illinois Central R. R. Ticket Office
Photograph of the Illinois Central R. R. ticket office located at 121 E. William Street. It was also the office for the old P.D.&E. R. R. This photo was taken October 26, 1898 during the first Corn Carnival in Decatur.