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  • Collection: Photo File: Business

Photo of the Pom Pom Cafe.

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Photograph of the Pom Pom Cafe located on the corner of Wood and Oakland Streets, Decatur, IL. The Pom Pom Cafe opened in the 1920's and was in business until 1955 when it became Jay's Buffeteria.

Photo of the Ponderosa Steak House Building

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Photograph of the Ponderosa Steak House Building located at 2981 N. Main St., Decatur, IL.

Photo of the Reception Room of Wasson Studios

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Photograph of the Reception Room of Wasson Studios. "Visit this completely equipped Studio, where at moderate cost one is certain of a good photograph. Take elevator 351 N. Water St., Decatur, IL."

Photo of the Revere House built by Capt. David L. Allen.

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Photograph of the Revere House Hotel, N. Franklin and E. Prairie, built by Capt. David L. Allen; burned in 1871. The hotel was originally built in 1836 and had a succession of owners.

Photo of the Revere House Hotel before it burnt in 1871.

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Photograph of the Revere House Hotel before it was destroyed by fire in 1871. "Revere House --Franklin, N. and Prairie E.. Built by Capt. David L. Allen, burned in 1871."

Photo of the Rogers Theatre E. Wood St.

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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.

Photo of The Strand Theatre

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Photograph of The Strand Theatre located on the corner of Main and Water Streets, Decatur, IL. Opened 9/24/1915.

Photo of the Varsity Theater Building Front

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Photograph of the Varsity Theater building front located at 1100 W. Wood St., Decatur, IL.