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Two employees on a large cart pulled by two horses, likely a dairy cart, ride down a street in an unknown location.

An employee driving a large dairy cart pulled by two draft mules rides down a street.

Several employees, three of which are seated on empty milk cans, pose for a group photo.

Several Sandwich Township firemen pose for a group photo with their helmets and gear lying in front of them.

Several firemen pose for a group photo in front of the fire station.

Dozens of young men pose for a group photo with the marching band forming up in front. The Boys Military Club was organized by Earl A. MacLennan in July, 1916.

Beardstown has a long history of flooding due to its close proximity to the Illinois River.

Warfboat docked at Golconda on the Ohio River.

The Villa Kathrine in Quincy was built by George Metz in 1900 and was modeled after the Villa ben Ahben in Morocco. The castle, which overlooks the Mississippi River, was acquired by the Quincy Parks Department in 1955.

A World War I era advertisement uses the character of Aladdin and his lamp to encourage people to purchase War Savings Stamps.

A World War II era advertisement shows a baby lying on a bed to encourage families to purchase War Bonds.

Powerlines and tree branches droop under the weight of ice left after an ice storm moved through Springfield, Illinois, on February 2, 1883.

Ice covers several trees after an ice storm passed through Springfield, Illinois, on February 2, 1883.

William H. Seward and his son, Frederick W. Seward, work in their office. In addition to serving as Governor of the state of New York, 1839-1842, and as a U.S. Senator, William served as the U.S. Secretary of State under Presidents Abraham Lincoln…

Several horse-drawn carts and carriages line the streets in Waukegan's downtown district. The Pearce store appears on the left and Watron's Hardware is located on the right.

Storefronts lining the intersection of Washington and Geneseo Streets in Waukegan include the First National Bank on the corner.

Construction on dome of the United States Capitol building progresses to the upper tier of the structure. The construction of a new cast iron dome to replace the original wooden dome began in 1855, taking nearly eleven years, including a one year…

The Chicago City Hall building serves as a location for mourners to view President Abraham Lincoln's body when the funeral train stopped in the city on May 1-2, 1865. Crowds formed large lines in and around the black bunting-covered building with as…

Horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians fill Main Street in Princeton.

A colorized photograph of an eastward view of Randolph Street in downtown Chicago shows several carriages and carts lining the street as traffic builds closer to Lake Shore Drive.

A large building housing a restaurant in Chicago's Garfield Park stands on the waterfront.

Several cattle stand in pens in a large union stockyard in Chicago prior to being slaughtered, packaged, and shipped to destinations around the world.

A pavilion and fountain serve as architectural features in Chicago's Jefferson Park.

Elizabeth A. Babcock, of Canton, poses for a portrait wearing a brooch with a cross hanging from it. Babcock was the wife of William Babcock, Sr. The reverse side of the photograph includes the left half of a group photo of many unidentified men. The…

William Babcock, Sr., of Canton, poses for a portrait. Babcock was a farmer and a veteran of the American Civil War. The reverse side of the photograph includes the right half of a group photo of many unidentified men. Babcock is seated in the second…