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

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

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…

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…

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…

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

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."

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…

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.

Portrait of George Judd seated at his desk.

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.

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

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…

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…