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Photo of the Coliseum Restaurant

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Photograph of the Coliseum Restaurant built in 1923, burned in 1925, rebuilt, and burned again in 1933. Shown in the photo is a view of the Coliseum, formerly the property of the Macon County Fair Association but more recently a beer tavern and dance…

Photos of Caroline's Country Club

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Photograph of the entrance to Caroline's Country Club, buildings in the background. Photograph of the entrance to Caroline's, sign advertising "dine, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Dance, Fried Chicken and steaks." Buildings in the background. Photo of opening…

Photo of Byrd Davis Livery Stable

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Photograph of the Byrd Davis Livery Stable with signs for Dr. A. S. Nesbitt, Veterinarian.

Photo of Bush's Tavern

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Photograph of Bush's Tavern, located on 2775 E. William Street, Decatur, IL. Sign on front says "Bush's Dine and Dance Tavern." Gulf Gasoline Pump in front.

Photo of the Bond Theatre formerly the Morrow Theatre

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Photograph of the interior of the Bond Theatre formerly the Morrow Theatre, 312 N. Water Street, Decatur, IL.

Photos of Baird Corn Husker

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Photograph of Farm Equipment--Baird Corn Husker--1914. Invented about 1913 by William S. Baird and manufactured in Decatur at the Baird Harvester Co. Photo shows side view of corn husker. Ran Review 10/4/1914. Photograph shows the front view of the…

Photo of Al and Jimmy's Tavern

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Photograph of Al and Jimmy's Tavern located on the corner of Wood Street and Jasper Street, Decatur, IL.

Photos of Meadow Gold Dairy Horse Drawn Delivery Wagons.

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Photograph BS:364 Meadow Gold's Milk Wagon Horses dated 1955. Photograph BS:365 Meadow Gold's Famous 6 Horse Hitch, 1955. Photo BS366: Beatrice Foods, 304 S. Main St., Decatur. Photo BS367: Meadow Gold's 15 milk wagons being moved to stables at 500…

Photos of Wagner Castings

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Photograph of men pouring molten metal. Photo of two men standing at the entrance gate.