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Photo of O. C. Smith, Superintendent, Illinois Pythian Home for Children.

Photograph of O. C. Smith, (b. 1876; D. 1/15/1949). Superintendent Illinois Pythian Home for Children in Decatur 1932-1938. Went to Benton, IL. from Decatur. Service Benton as City attorney 6 years, corporation counsel 4 years and city judge 4 years.…

Photos of Children from the Boys Opportunity Home

Photograph of Children from the Boys Opportunity Home, taken 1/11/1943. Photograph of Children from the Boys Opportunity Home, taken 12/31/1945.

Photos of Downtown Decatur taken from rooftops.

Photographs of Downtown Decatur taken from rooftops, looking Northeast from Prairie and Main Streets.

Photos from the Oklahoma Addition, located close to the Sangamon River.

Photographs of the Oklahoma Addition showing the living conditions before and after flooding. It was located between U.S. 51 and Jasper Street. Photographs are from May 1908. Additional information on photographs.

Photo of Houses under construction Jasper Street Addition.

Photograph of homes under construction, Jasper Street Addition, Decatur, IL.

Photos of Home and Rubble - Greenwood Addition

Photograph of House in the Greenwood Addition. Photo of empty lot filled with rubble, Greenwood Addition.