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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…

Spectators watch Lincoln Beachey in his Curtiss airplane racing Barney Oldfield in his Fiat automobile at the Illinois State Fair, Springfield. Both men, who were pioneers in their respective fields, put on more than 35 shows across the country in…

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…

The Union Band performing at the Leo Frey Funeral in Springfield. On verso: "This old picture by the late Guy Mathis is about the only one of its kind now extant showing the union band in such a turn-out. This great band, numbering about 150 players,…

Koke's Mill on Spring Creek was located on the northwest side of what is now modern day Springfield. Spring creek, which extends south from the Sangamon River, and crosses Springfield's Koke Mill Rd on the west side of the city, is a likely location…

The Springfield Paving Brick Co., an area manufacturer, was built ca. 1893, and was located three miles due east, near B&O Railroad.

Construction of the Illinois State Arsenal, located at 2nd and Monroe streets in Springfield. After being destroyed by an act of arson in 1934, the building was rebuilt and renamed the Illinois State Armory in 1937.

A retired fire marshal of the Springfield Fire Department at the time of his death, John H. Freeman's funeral procession includes several horse-drawn fire trucks and carriages with flowers and decorations.

A retired fire marshal of the Springfield Fire Department at the time of his death, John H. Freeman's funeral procession includes several horse-drawn fire trucks and carriages with flowers and decorations.

Ide's Engine Work, a firm founded by Albert E. Ide on Fifth and Madison streets in Springfield, was a manufacturer of many products, but was primarily known for their "Ideal" steam engines.

Ide's Engine Work, a firm founded by Albert E. Ide on Fifth and Madison streets in Springfield, was a manufacturer of many products, but was primarily known for their "Ideal" steam engines.

Charles E. Becker, president of Franklin Life Insurance Co., speaks to a crowd at a ceremony dedicating the building of a new addition of the firm to be located on South Sixth Street in Springfield.

The Seal of Minnesota Flour is a high quality bakers flour that is currently being produced by ConAgra Mills.