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Photo of the Whistle Lunch Car

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Photograph of Whistle Lunch Car, located in a railroad car. Owner George Calfas, 100 Block E. Eldorado, ran in the Review 2/25/1928.

Photo of the Washburn and Wheeler Shaft Co.

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Photograph of the Washburn and Wheeler Shaft Co., 210 W. Wood Street., taken in 1904. Print from glass negatives found in a Decatur attic Feb. 1956.

Photo of the Washburn & Wheeler Shaft Co. building 210 W. Wood St., Decatur, IL.

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Photograph of the Washburn & Wheeler Shaft Co. building at 210 W. Wood St., Decatur, IL. Print from a glass negative found in Decatur attic Feb. 1956.

Photo of the Wabash Depot.

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Photograph of the Wabash Depot Building, Wabash Railroad Station, home of the Wabash Cannon Ball.

Photo of the Villa Nova Tap Tavern

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Photograph of the Villa Nova Tap Tavern located on the corner of Jasper and Wood Streets, Decatur, IL. Little Folks House, infants and children's clothing next doors.

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.

Photo of the Surrey Restaurant Sign

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Photograph of the Surrey Restaurant Sign. Restaurant was located at 134 E. Prairie Street, Decatur, IL. The Surrey was in business from the 1940's to the early 1980's. (More information in the file.)