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Photos of the North Monroe Street Subway Construction in 1942.
Photographs of the north Monroe Street Subway construction in 1942.
Photos of the Oklahoma Addition During May 1908 Flood
Photographs taken in the Oklahoma Addition during the May 1908 flood. The area suffered from poor housing, pollution, sanitation and flooding. Additional information on the photographs.
Photos of the Oklahoma Addition Slums
Photographs of the rundown conditions, shacks, in the Oklahoma Addition in the early 1940's.
Photos of the old Lincoln Hotel and Demolition.
Photograph of the Lincoln Hotel before demolition, located at 1164 E. Eldorado Street, Decatur. Photographs of the demolition.
Photos of the Polar Ice Company
Photograph of the exterior of the Polar Ice Company building. Photograph of self service ice vending, Polar Ice Co. Photograph of ice delivery man loading his truck. Photograph of worker moving large blocks of ice, Polar Ice Co. Photograph of two…
Photos of the Pythian Homes of Decatur and Forsyth
Photo of teacher in St. Joseph's Hall (2/20/1953).Photo of dining hall (11/5/1947). Photo of exterior of the Pythian Home, (11/1947). Aerial photo of Pythian Home, later St. Joseph's Hall, (9/5/1945). Interior photo of hall and stairs, Pythian Home…
Photos of the S. S. Kresge Store Closing
Photographs of the S. S. Kresge Store Closing in downtown Decatur, IL.
Photos of the Shellabarger Mills
Photograph of the Shellabarger Grain Storage Silos. Photograph of worker bagging flour. Photograph of two men bagging flour. Photograph of the Shellabarger Buildings.
Photos of the Shipping Dept. 791, Firestone Plant, Decatur, IL.
Photographs of Employees with Dept. 791, Shipping, Firestone Plant, Decatur, IL.
Photos of the Shore Restauant
Photograph of the Shore Restaurant under construction, 22nd and Cantrell Streets, 1947. Photograph of the Shore Restaurant c. 1950's. "The Shore Restaurant and Drive-in was an appealing Decatur eatery. This photo is from September 1962. There is now…