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Photos of the Area Known as the Levee District
Aerial photograph of the Levee District. Photograph "Building--Maryland, N. 517. This old frame house stood at 517 N. Maryland street at Front St. It was first used as a Boarding house and was said to be the first house on the "levee." It was used as…
Photo of Manecke Cider Mill on West Harrison Street, Decatur, IL.
Photograph "Cider Mill--Manecke--100 Block W. Harrison. Photo ran Review Sept. 24, 1911."
Photos of the Garfield Ave. Viaduct Construction Late 1950's.
Photograph of Garfield Viaduct construction. Aerial views of the Garfield Viaduct construction. Photograph of a cars using the new Garfield Viaduct. Photograph of the underside of the viaduct. Photograph of children at the ribbon cutting of the…
Mr. Donald E. Minton's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription of Donald E. Minton's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on November 14, 1988. The interview includes his time with the Decatur Fire Department.
Martha A. Montgomery's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription of Martha A. Montgomery's oral history. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell in November 1976. The interview includes her early life, family history, time in the Navy, teaching career, and time spent with the Macon County…
Dr. E.J. Muffley's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription of E.J. Muffley. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on September 14, 1977. The interview includes information on his early childhood and education, teaching career, and work with the park district.
Sr. Eugenia O'Laughlin's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription of Sr. Eugenia O'Laughlin's oral history. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell in May 1979. The interview includes how her parents met, her childhood, vocation, and life as an Ursuline Sister.
Donald Oppedal's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription of Donald Oppedal's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on May 24, 1985. The interview covers his time in the Navy and his retirement in Decatur.