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Arches decorate the front entrance of the Old State Capitol, now known as the State House, in Vandalia.Photo caption: "Detail from side of front entrance, old Capitol, Vandalia."

Two women walk in front of the Old State Capitol complex during restoration in the late 1960s.

An angled camera shot looking up towards the roofline shows the columns above the doors of the Springfield Old State Capitol building.Photo caption: "Columns of the old state capitol, Springfield."

An angled view of the front of the Old State Capitol in Springfield shows a ribbed dome and striped window canopies next to the building's main entrance. Construction of the building began in 1837 after a caucus of Illinois lawmakers, including…

An old shed stands near a field with farm buildings and the top of an oil well in the background.

Residents of Bishop Hill gather to celebrate Old Settlers Day. On verso: "Taken Sept. 22 - 1906 in the village park Bishop Hill, Ills at the 60th anniversary of the founding of Bishop Hill."

Several unidentified men and women gather at two outdoor tables for a picnic. Joseph Fifer sits on the far right.On verso:"Old Settler's Picnic Miller Park; Sept 4th 1924."

The original cornerstone of the Old Riverside Station inscribed with Willis J. Spaulding's quote, "Health Requires Pure Water, Civic Health Requires Faithful Public Service."

John W. Curren, Jr., Robert T. Curren, John W. Curren, Sr., and Commissioner of Public Property Willis J. Spaulding gather for a group photo at the old pump station of the Sangamon River. On verso: "Digging for more water from the lower sands at old…

An unidentified man stands atop a suspended subsection of sewer tunnel while others pose in the trench and along its banks.

Performers in an "Old Maids" convention, an event meant to raise money by putting on a play or musical performance, pose for a group photo. The photograph verso includes the program listing details about the event and the participants.

A stereoscopic view shows the old log jail in Bloomington, Illinois, on the grounds of the McLean County Courthouse while the courthouse was under construction.

Pro-slavery eight verse song and chorus denoucing John Brown and his raid on Harper's Ferry.

"Dedication on cover: "To the Young Men's Republican Club of Rockland, Me. And Republicans Everywhere." Republican campaign song urging the election of Abraham Linocoln and his vice presidential running mate, Hannibal Hamlin.

A stereoscopic view shows a high school building in Bloomington, Illinois.

Compilation of Republican campaign songs, including Veterans Hallelujah Chorus; Stand, Patriots, Stand!; Where Am I At; We'll Rally to the Flag; The "Premium" Marching Through Georgia; and Bye, Bye Old Grover.

Two young boys and a security officer pose for a picture with a vintage fire truck.

Horse-drawn fire equipment sits inside the old firehouse.

A sign marks the original grave of Ann Rutledge. David Rutledge's headstone stands to the right of the sign. The sign reads: "This marks the original grave of Ann Rutledge born January 7, 1813. Died August 24, 1835. Abraham Lincoln made many…

An unidentified Jannotta family member's old class in Newton, Iowa, poses for a school photo. On verso: "Some of my old class in Newton; Standing, left to right: Herman Clark, Cora Mel Patton, Paul Adamson, Bloom Ryan, Eva Blackwood, Horace Campbell.…

A pencil sketch of the old Catholic Church in Kaskaskia: "The old Catholic Church as it appeared in 1860. Later a belfry was added where they hung the bell that had been presented by the King of France. The dark monuments mark the last resting place…

Cover depicts pictures of Abraham Lincoln and uses his image for advirtisements for tobacco products. The cover also depicts pictures of African American slaves. B. Leidersdorf manufactures of Old Abe Tobaccos. "We extend our compliments to all…

Satirical song about Union policies towards slaves.

An oil well operates in the middle of a large field with several other oil wells in the distance.

A man stands next to a toppled oil rig.