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Photos of Souvenir Pins 1898 & 1899
Photograph of Decatur Elks No. 401 Souvenir Pin, 1900. Photographs of Souvenir Pins from the Decatur Corn Carnival, 1898 and 1899.
Photos of the Decatur Corn Carnival in 1898
Photograph of horse and carriage. Photograph of pony and cart decorated with corn husks. Photograph of a picture surrounded with corn husk decorations. "Corn Carnival--Decatur--1898. Photo taken Oct. 25, 1989 at the first Corn Carnival held in…
Mrs. Corwin Johns' Interview - Transcription
This is the transcription of the oral history of Mrs. Corwin Johns. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on March 31, 1978. The interview included her recollection of old Decatur.
Mrs. Horace B. Garman's Oral History (Ethel Garman) - Transcription
This is the transcription of the oral history of Mrs. Horace B. Garman. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on March 31, 1983. The interview includes her childhood and working at the YWCA.
Photograph of the Illinois Central R. R. Ticket Office
Photograph of the Illinois Central R. R. ticket office located at 121 E. William Street. It was also the office for the old P.D.&E. R. R. This photo was taken October 26, 1898 during the first Corn Carnival in Decatur.
Photographs from the Decatur Corn Carnival
From 1895 to 1905 Decatur had several big corn carnival festivals. Streets were lined with carnival attractions of all kinds. Free attractions were numerous. Corn and stalks were used for decorations everywhere. Prizes were given, not only for…