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Photographs of the Wabash Railway Freight Station and Water Tanks
Photographs of the Wabash Railway Freight Station and water tanks near the Illinois Central crossing in Decatur IL, taken in 1936 and then in 1937 after a new additional water tank was constructed.
Photographs of the Wabash R.R. Concrete Coaling Tower During and After Construction
Photographs of the Wabash R.R. concrete coaling tower during and after construction taken in the fall of 1937. This tower is located at Jasper St. in Decatur IL.
Photo of Buildings along E. Eldorado Street, known as the "Levy" Area.
Photograph of cars parked along E. Eldorado Street, area known as the "Levy".
Photographs of Ice Boats on Lake Decatur
Photographs of ice boats on lake decatur taken on Christmas day in 1937.
Photographs of John D. "Jack" Duffey
Photographs of John D. "Jack" Duffey; died March 23, 1937. Veteran Decatur Fireman. He served nearly 35 years on the Fire Department. He left the Fire Department about 1912 and for about 12 years was head of Mueller's Fire Department. Later he served…
Photo of the Rogers Theatre E. Wood St.
Photograph of location of the Rogers Theatre before it was built. Photograph of the Rogers Theatre under construction. Photograph of the Rogers Theatre Marquee Celebrating 45 years.
Photos of Coal Companies.
Photo: BS78 of Macon County Coal Mine. Photo BS80, mines' homes were bombed during the violence of November 1932. (Decatur Business pg 59). Photo: BS81 miners meet at Nelson Park in September 1932 (Decatur Business pg 59). Photo BS82 gathering coal…
Mrs. Herman Post
Photograph of Mrs. Herman Post and young girl holding a toy rabbit Mrs. Post (born 7/13/1850 in St. Clair Co., IL.: married H. (Herman) Post 1868; died 11/11/1937, in Decatur, IL. Came to Decatur in 1870. Photo by Pfile of Decatur, IL. Obit published…
Captain K.D. Parker of the GAR
Photograph of Capt. K.D. Parker of the GAR playing the 1937 World Series game on May 19, 1937.