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  • Collection: Photo File: Business

Photos of Operating Equipment.

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Photograph of Light Plant Dec. 1895. Photograph Mechanical Superintendent 1913. Photograph Power Plant, 12/7/1913. Photograph Sprinkler System 12/7/1913. Photograph Vacuum Cleaner 12/7/1913.

Photo of 3 Cast Members of "Is Your Daughter Safe" Colonial Theatre

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Photograph of three cast members of the play "Is Your Daughter Safe" performed at the Colonial Theatre the week of November 20, 1927. Cast: The Girl played by Vivian Winston; The Madam by Georgia O'Dell, and The Victim by Bernice Breacher.

Photo of Former Oakland Theatre now Lock Stock & Barrel.

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Photograph of the former location of the Oakland Theatre now the Lock Stock and Barrel Restaurant, Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL.

Photo of Elks Country Club

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Photograph of the Elks Country Club looking across the water. "Before 1930 The Lakeshore Club, formerly the Elks Country Club and then the Hit Hat has the most pretentious building and can handle large Saturday night crowds."

Unidentified Business - Blacksmith Shop

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Photograph of unidentified blacksmith shop. Blacksmith and helper are working on horses.

Photos of an Unidentified Building

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Photograph of unidentified building with an elevated section and walkway.

Photos of Two Unidentified Businesses

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Photograph of billiards and cigars store front. Photograph of two people working in an office.

Photo of WSOY Studio Organ and Piano

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Photograph of WSOY studio organ, microphone and piano.