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Right of Way and Track Map - Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Western RR, Operated by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company (6/30/1918)

This map shows Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Western RR's right of way and track between Fairview Ave. and N. Water St. This right of way is on Wabash RR track. Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Western RR was operated by the Baltimore and Ohio…

Right of Way and Track Map - Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Western RR, Operated by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company (6/30/1918)

This map shows the right of way and track of the Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Western RR along State Road 121 in Long Creek Township. The track runs through land belonging to Miller S. Fietrow, W.M. Davis, Samuel B. Wortman, Sylvester C. Davis,…

Right of Way and Track Map - Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Western RR, Operated by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company (6/30/1918)

This map shows the right of way and track of the Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Western RR along State Road 36 through the lands of Samuel M.C. Davis, Henry W. Davis, John S. Kiser, Allen Travis, N.L Prather, James Millikin, and Ambrose Greenfield.…

Right of Way and Track Map - Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Western RR, Operated by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company (6/30/1918)

These maps show Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Western RR right of way and track in and near the Wabash RR's roundhouse and yards. The Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Western RR was operated by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. The map was…

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Richard Rodgers' Oral History #2 - Transcription

This is the transcription of Richard Rodgers' second oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on Decatur 12, 1988. This interview included information about Decatur in the early 1900s.

Richard Rodgers' Oral History #2 - Recording

This is the recording of Richard Rodgers' second oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on Decatur 12, 1988. This interview included information about Decatur in the early 1900s.

Richard Rodgers' Oral History #1 - Transcription

This is the transcription of Richard Rodgers' first oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on February 8 and 15, 1984. The interview includes his childhood, Decatur around World War I, and his work with Linn and Scruggs.

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Richard Rodgers' Oral History #1 - Recording

These are the recordings of Richard Rodgers' first oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on February 8 and 15, 1984. The interview includes his childhood, Decatur around World War I, and his work with Linn and Scruggs.

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Richard F. McEvoy

Photograph of Richard F. McEvoy (d. Feb 15, 1931). He was born in Decatur and was a blacksmith by trade. For many years he was employed at the Wayne Sulkeyette and Road Cart Co. He later worked for Townsend Bros. and still later for Bowman bros. He…

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Richard E. Reeves' Oral History

This is the oral history of Richard E. Reeves. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on April 19, 1988. The interview includes his childhood, family life, work, and missionary work with the First United Methodist Church.

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