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Construction of the Illinois State Arsenal, located at 2nd and Monroe streets in Springfield. After being destroyed by an act of arson in 1934, the building was rebuilt and renamed the Illinois State Armory in 1937.

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

Koke's Mill on Spring Creek was located on the northwest side of what is now modern day Springfield. Spring creek, which extends south from the Sangamon River, and crosses Springfield's Koke Mill Rd on the west side of the city, is a likely location…

Franz Reisch established he Reisch Brewery in Springfield in 1849. The brewery existed for 117 years before the property was sold to a nearby hospital in 1966. Several horse drawn carts containing barrels can be seen in the front of the brewery. On…

Illinois National Guard officers enjoy a New Year's Day feast at the Leland Hotel in Springfield. On verso: "In the old days there were many pleasant social affairs connected with the Illinois National Guard, particularly during the holidays. This…

Construction of the three-story Coliseum at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.

John R. Tanner was the twenty-first Governor of Illinois, 1897-1901. He is best known for his neutrality in labor disputes involving Illinois coal mines. Tanner is buried in a large tomb at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield.

Portrait of George Judd seated at his desk.

August Kessberger partnered with Springfield photographer Victor Georg before he opened his own studio on East Adams St. in 1902. Kessberger married Gussie Leona Hopkins on October 21, 1884, and had six children.

Wiggins family group at the old Leland farm. On verso: "Among the older generations of society folk in Springfield there are vivid memories of Col. And Mrs. N. B. Wiggins of the Leland Hotel and their country place at the old Leland farm, where the…

The children of H. C. Ide, "Robert," "Charlotte," and "[Daniele]," sit in a cart being pulled by a pony. On verso: "5th and Keys, Springfield."

Balloon ascension spectacle taking place in Springfield near the fair grounds.

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…

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…

Ernest Atkins of Carbondale stands on the sidewalk with his cane in hand. On verso: "808 Wilson; Melanie Bell."

A young boy and girl ride a tricycle down the sidewalk near the street. On verso: "P. Langford; C 'dole."