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An exterior view of the St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island as it appeared in the early 1900s shows a three story building with an additional level on the center tower surrounded by a picket fence and a cross on the top of the structure.

The St. Charles Air Line Bridge, a bascule, or drawbridge, provides a means for trains to cross the Chicago river. Industrial buildings are visible in the background.

The St. Charles Air Line Bridge undergoes construction to relocate and shorten the structure as a result of the straightening of the Chicago River. The bridge is an example of bascule, or drawbridge, bridge design.

Two girls look at mannequins in the front window of Spurgeon's Department Store.

Several women browse the children's clothing section at Spurgeon's Department Store on opening day.

An unfilled postcard displays a bird's-eye view of the Illinois State Capital Building, the Centennial Building, and the Supreme Court Building in Springfield.

An aerial view of Springfield, Illinois, features the State Capitol and the surrounding area.

Participants in the Urban League Nursery School gather outside. The nursery school was established in 1936 by the league through the Works Progress Administration.

Participants in the Urban League Nursery School gather with their teacher. The nursery school was established in 1936 by the league through the Works Progress Administration.

Interested individuals gather at the Urban League for a luncheon to discuss problems faced by youth.

Dr. Francis Wenzel stands in front of the Springfield Rural Urban Clinic Dental Department, located at 1030 S. 6th Street, with a group of Springfield teachers including Sister Ernestine Cronin (next to Wenzel), Sister Marylin Brennan (SHA '50), as…

A house fire is being extinguished in an African American neighborhood, as a result of the Springfield Race Riot of 1908. On August 14, 1908, a white mob approached the Springfield city jail demanding two African American men who were reported to…

Several Springfield citizens survey the damage of the African American business district on East Madison St. that was destroyed during the Springfield Race Riot of 1908. On August 14, 1908, a white mob approached the Springfield city jail demanding…

Six men with rifles in hand guard the Springfield Court House grounds during the Springfield Race Riot of 1908. On August 14, 1908, a white mob approached the Springfield city jail demanding two African American men who were reported to have…

The Springfield Paving Brick Co., an area manufacturer, was built ca. 1893, and was located three miles due east, near B&O Railroad.

The Seal of Minnesota Flour is a high quality bakers flour that is currently being produced by ConAgra Mills.

Governor Edward Dunne is greeted upon his return from Washington, D.C. by a bill with human features representing the Illinois State Administration wrapping itself around his legs while looking fearfully at Lieutenant Governor Barratt O'Hara. Dunne…

Three people stand outside the ice-covered J. F. Amos residence in Springfield, Illinois. The weight of the ice on the trees in the yard forces them to bend downward,

Photo caption: "C&IM's first road diesel, the 50, gets a refill of the sand hatch at the Springfield engine terminal. Sand is an important commodity to the C&IM; without it, tonnage ratings over Petersburg hill would be greatly reduced."

A rear view of Mine No. 58, Taylorville. After 1921, this mine would be known as Peabody Mine No. 58.

A front view of Mine No. 58, Taylorville. After 1921, this mine would be known as Peabody Mine No. 58.

Governor and Mrs. William G. Stratton pass by the Firestone service station on Sixth Street while participating in a motor caravan to the State Fair Grounds during Springfield Day at the State Fair.

Several men ride in a convertible as part of the motor caravan down Sixth Street to the State Fair Grounds during Springfield Day at the Illinois State Fair.

A Coca-Cola Bottling Company driver stands at the back of his truck speaking with children in a horse-drawn carriage and on a bicycle.

A Coca-Cola Bottling Company delivery man smokes a cigarette while delivering bottles of Coca-Cola.