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Florence Palmer's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription of Florence Palmer's oral history. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on May 19, 1983. The interview focuses on her time as a missionary in India.
Anthony J. Perry's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription of Anthony J. Perry's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on June 7, 1988. The interview focuses on his time as the CEO of the Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Photos of S. Franklin Street, Building and Aerial Views
Photograph of building located at S. 136 Franklin St. "Print from glass negatives found in a Decatur attic Feb. 1956. Dunston Blacksmith Shop. Aerial photographs of S. Franklin Street, Decatur, IL.
Photos of N. Franklin and Water Streets Viaduct.
Photographs of the N. Franklin and N. Water Streets Viaduct taken 8/7/1971.
Photos of E. Division St. Paving and Machinery
Photograph of City Paving E. Division St. "A new method of surfacing streets was shown in this early-day picture on East Division Street. Men with the mops are filling in crevices between the bricks with asphalt. Before this a sand filler had been…
Photos of S. Church St., Decatur, IL.
Photograph of house on S. Church St. Photograph of S. Church and Wood Streets intersection. South Church Street around 1900 when the street was unpaved. Photograph of a home located at 685 S. Church St., Decatur, IL.
Photos of S. Broadway (MLK) Decatur, IL.
Photographs of S. Broadway at Lawrence Ave. considered site for fire house #4 in 1908. Photograph of car on S. Broadway in 1962. Aerial photographs of S. Broadway taken in 1965.
Photo of 400 Block N. 20th Street, Decatur, IL.
Photograph of homes located in the 400 Block of N. 20th Street, Decatur, IL.
Photos of Street Car Tracks 100 Block of W. Cerro Gordo St.
Photographs of the 100 Block of W. Cerro Gordo, looking west from N. Main St. street car in the background.
Amherst Hardy's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription of Amherst Hardy's oral history. He was interviewed by Robert Williams on February 28, 1990. The interview includes his early life, working for the Herald and Review, and his experience during World War II.