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Photo caption: "Every railroad had its engineering masterpiece and C&IM was no exception. Here we see the famous Horse Creek trestle at Pawnee, with 2-8-0 #3 and crew in a classic pose. Built in 1906, the 780 foot bridge represented a major…

Several horse drawn carriages parade through a town on a dirt road. The lead carriage is occupied by members of a band.

Several horses pull a man and dogs in a carriage down a city street.

Horses travel down a dirt road through a heavily wooded area.

An unidentified Monticello College student and her horse jump over an obstacle during an equestrian show jumping competition.

A horse rears up on its hind legs in the middle of a field as a dog watches nearby.

Several onlookers observe patrons enjoying an amusement ride.

The interior of the above ground horse stalls at the Sahara Coal Company, Harrisburg.

Several riders on horseback parade through Fairfield during the Good Old Days festival.

Two horses wearing heavy harnesses pass through a large crowd gathered at the Illinois State Fair.Photo caption: "Looking over heavy harness horses at State Fair, Springfield."

Two horses drink from a water trough located in front of the W. H. Hoskins & Co. Lumber Yard in Galena.

Visitors to the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago cross a bridge in front of the Horticultural Hall.

The abandoned hospital stands in ruins at Fort Davis. The United States Army used Fort Davis as a military post during the Indian Wars from 1854-1891. The 9th and 10th United States Cavalry regiments, more commonly known as the Buffalo Soldiers, were…

A nurse cares for a seriously wounded Belgian man and many others in similar circumstances.

Several patients and staff, including Dr. Charles Wood (left), pose for a picture inside a ward in an unidentified Chicago hospital.

The Mt. Vernon Hotel, established in 1926, was later renamed "Hotel Emmerson" to honor Illinois Governor Louis Emmerson. The hotel stood until 1983 when it was demolished to make room for a parking lot.

The Mt. Vernon Hotel, established in 1926, was later renamed "Hotel Emmerson" to honor Illinois Governor Louis Emmerson. The hotel stood until 1983 when it was demolished to make room for a parking lot.

A man sits on the front porch of a roadside hotel in Benton.

A home near Moweaqua sits among several trees

Snow covers a house, car, and yard.

Firefighters attempt to extinguish a house fire.

A house sits on the far side of the railroard tracks east of the railroad depot near Spoon River. On verso: "This house built by Dick Rose. The old part on east where his mother lived so long. Still stands. We took this track east to our swimming…

A home in Danville, Illinois, features several small balconies on the second floor.

Customers browse a variety of kitchen products at a retail store during the Christmas season.