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A man poses with large bales of sisal fiber.

Two people stand on the side of the Baptist church in Assumption.

Ice covers businessman and showman P. T. Barnum's American Museum in New York City after it was destroyed by fire on March 3, 1868. The American Museum opened on November 13, 1865, some three and a half years after a fire claimed the original Barnum…

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

Benjamin Lundy, a Quaker born in Hardwick Township, poses for a portrait. Lundy, an abolitionist, established many anti-slavery newspapers.

Governor Charles S. Deneen stands with several men between a set of railraod cars and a building at the Benton Mine Rescue Station. Illinois Mine Rescue began when Bill No. 42 was approved in the Illinois Senate on March 4, 1910. The law was written…

Businesses, including a post office and restaurant, surround the square in Berryville. The town water tower is visible in the background.

A single-story home in Brandon, Vermont, served as the birthplace of Stephen A. Douglas. On verso: "The birthplace of Stephen A. Douglas in 1896 - Erected before 1800."

New York publication showing King Black Hawk (middle), born Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak, a Sauk war leader and warrior that led his people during the Black Hawk War of 1832.

A group of men stand outside of the depot in Blue Mound with a loaded cart.

Selz Shoes and other businesses stand along a rural road in Boaz, Illinois.

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.

An artist's interpretation shows the hustle and bustle on Broadway in Aurora.

Champion judges of the 1913 Bushnell Horse Show congregate on a busy street.

An artist's depiction of the banks of the Ohio River at the levee in Cairo shows a line of cars parked above the water front. On verso: "Cairo levee and water front looking south from Sixth Street. Automobile tourists are lined up on levee road…

A photograph of Carl Sandburg, poet and Lincoln biographer, signed to "Henry Horner with all good wishes." Henry Horner was the twenty-eighth Governor of Illinois (1933-1940).

An exterior view of the Centennial Building, in Springfield, highlights the columns on the side of the structure. The building was originally named to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Illinois' statehood and was later renamedthe Michael J. Howlett…

A pencil sketch shows the Champaign County Courthouse. Photo caption: "From a pencil sketch made by Henry Munhall." On verso: "Presented to Carrie B. Howell Dec 19 1911 by Judge J O Cunningham. Here the Union SS was organized April 23, 1854 with 13…

A cloud-shaped image shows a flag waving over the tower on the Champaign County Courthouse in Urbana, Illinois.

Charles S. Deneen (center) poses with four gentlemen at the Benton Mine Rescue Station. Illinois Mine Rescue began when Bill No. 42 was approved in the Illinois Senate on March 4, 1910. The law was written to establish and maintain mine fire fighting…

Charles Higgins, wanted for murder by the City of Chicago Police, Frederick Ebersold, Superintendent of Police.

Governor Charles S. Deneen (fourth from right) and members of his administration pose for a group photo in front of the Benton Mine Rescue Station railraod car with members of the Benton Mine Rescue Station team in full gear. Illinois Mine Rescue…

Charles Weishaupt poses for a portrait wearing a Civil War-era military uniform.

Portrait drawing of Charlotte Griffith Prickett, wife of David Prickett, and mother of five children in Springfield.

Several people view the wreckage of a Toledo, Peoria and Western Railroad (TP&W) train near Chatsworth. More than eighty of the nine hundred passengers on board lost their lives.