1 25 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6d02b215a855da71e466e519aa3c0880.jpg 809e95bd3ce6ad9f0f13e38de9839862 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Willis J. Spaulding Collection Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis James, 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Illinois--Lincoln Memorial Garden Springfield (Ill.). Water, Light, and Power Department Illinois--Lake Springfield Jensen, Jens, 1860-1951 Description An account of the resource Willis J. Spaulding was a native of Springfield, Illinois and largely responsible for the construction of Lake Springfield and the city-owned power plant from 1927-1935. He was the son of Herbert and Mary Johnson Spaulding, who owned the Spaulding farm and nursery. In 1909 he was appointed superintendent of the city water works and served through 1911 when he was appointed Commissioner of Public Property. He remained in that position for eight consecutive terms ending in 1944. He instigated the drive for the construction of the city’s lake and power plant and was known as the “Father of Lake Springfield.” The Lindsay Bridge and Lincoln Memorial Gardens were also built during Spaulding’s tenure. He served as a delegate to the 1932 Democratic National Convention and was president of the Public Ownership League of America. His brother, Charles H. Spaulding, was the general superintendent of the Springfield Water Department and invented the Spaulding precipitator. Photographs in this collection include images of the Spaulding family, public works construction, landscape architect Jens Jensen working on his designs for Lincoln Memorial Garden, and the dedication of Lake Springfield in July 1935. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data cabinet card b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 17 x 11 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 400499 Willis J. Spaulding Title A name given to the resource Elizabeth Stewart Clark Description An account of the resource Elizabeth Stewart Clark, cousin of Willis J. Spaulding, poses in a dress with feathers. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Springfield Clark, Elizabeth S. (Elizabeth Stewart) Fashion Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Anderson Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7fc5b77168e6011f0e44a99c8e89b978.jpg 25ab2b9b56495cecf3d4de629f41c760 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Willis J. Spaulding Collection Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis James, 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Illinois--Lincoln Memorial Garden Springfield (Ill.). Water, Light, and Power Department Illinois--Lake Springfield Jensen, Jens, 1860-1951 Description An account of the resource Willis J. Spaulding was a native of Springfield, Illinois and largely responsible for the construction of Lake Springfield and the city-owned power plant from 1927-1935. He was the son of Herbert and Mary Johnson Spaulding, who owned the Spaulding farm and nursery. In 1909 he was appointed superintendent of the city water works and served through 1911 when he was appointed Commissioner of Public Property. He remained in that position for eight consecutive terms ending in 1944. He instigated the drive for the construction of the city’s lake and power plant and was known as the “Father of Lake Springfield.” The Lindsay Bridge and Lincoln Memorial Gardens were also built during Spaulding’s tenure. He served as a delegate to the 1932 Democratic National Convention and was president of the Public Ownership League of America. His brother, Charles H. Spaulding, was the general superintendent of the Springfield Water Department and invented the Spaulding precipitator. Photographs in this collection include images of the Spaulding family, public works construction, landscape architect Jens Jensen working on his designs for Lincoln Memorial Garden, and the dedication of Lake Springfield in July 1935. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data studio print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 22 x 30 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 400507 Willis J. Spaulding Title A name given to the resource Business Meeting Description An account of the resource Willis J. Spaulding and twelve other men, likely city officials, gather around the meeting table for a group photo. Spaulding is seated fourth from the right. Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis J. (Willis James), 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Office furniture Meetings Business meetings Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Harrington and Samelsen Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/25c013ae829f8bf855d3373c98c673e8.jpg 46b058bf9d95464e287848c20fe794cb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Willis J. Spaulding Collection Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis James, 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Illinois--Lincoln Memorial Garden Springfield (Ill.). Water, Light, and Power Department Illinois--Lake Springfield Jensen, Jens, 1860-1951 Description An account of the resource Willis J. Spaulding was a native of Springfield, Illinois and largely responsible for the construction of Lake Springfield and the city-owned power plant from 1927-1935. He was the son of Herbert and Mary Johnson Spaulding, who owned the Spaulding farm and nursery. In 1909 he was appointed superintendent of the city water works and served through 1911 when he was appointed Commissioner of Public Property. He remained in that position for eight consecutive terms ending in 1944. He instigated the drive for the construction of the city’s lake and power plant and was known as the “Father of Lake Springfield.” The Lindsay Bridge and Lincoln Memorial Gardens were also built during Spaulding’s tenure. He served as a delegate to the 1932 Democratic National Convention and was president of the Public Ownership League of America. His brother, Charles H. Spaulding, was the general superintendent of the Springfield Water Department and invented the Spaulding precipitator. Photographs in this collection include images of the Spaulding family, public works construction, landscape architect Jens Jensen working on his designs for Lincoln Memorial Garden, and the dedication of Lake Springfield in July 1935. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data cabinet card b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 17 x 11 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 400498 Willis J. Spaulding Title A name given to the resource Charles and Ruth Spaulding Description An account of the resource Charles Spaulding and Ruth Spaulding, brother and sister of Willis J. Spaulding, hold hands. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Springfield Children Spaulding, Ruth E., 1884- Spaulding, Charles H. (Charles Houston), 1888-1968 Brothers and sisters Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ross' Studio Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1893-XX-XX Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b47ed3160c69f4cdbeb876783a45030e.jpg 29b5a6192ba9f63cc2a45e06b17e3c1a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Willis J. Spaulding Collection Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis James, 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Illinois--Lincoln Memorial Garden Springfield (Ill.). Water, Light, and Power Department Illinois--Lake Springfield Jensen, Jens, 1860-1951 Description An account of the resource Willis J. Spaulding was a native of Springfield, Illinois and largely responsible for the construction of Lake Springfield and the city-owned power plant from 1927-1935. He was the son of Herbert and Mary Johnson Spaulding, who owned the Spaulding farm and nursery. In 1909 he was appointed superintendent of the city water works and served through 1911 when he was appointed Commissioner of Public Property. He remained in that position for eight consecutive terms ending in 1944. He instigated the drive for the construction of the city’s lake and power plant and was known as the “Father of Lake Springfield.” The Lindsay Bridge and Lincoln Memorial Gardens were also built during Spaulding’s tenure. He served as a delegate to the 1932 Democratic National Convention and was president of the Public Ownership League of America. His brother, Charles H. Spaulding, was the general superintendent of the Springfield Water Department and invented the Spaulding precipitator. Photographs in this collection include images of the Spaulding family, public works construction, landscape architect Jens Jensen working on his designs for Lincoln Memorial Garden, and the dedication of Lake Springfield in July 1935. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data cabinet card b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 16 x 11 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 400500 Willis J. Spaulding Title A name given to the resource Jessie Spaulding Bode Description An account of the resource Jessie Spaulding Bode, sister of Willis J. Spaulding, poses with a violin. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Springfield Spaulding, Jessie A. (Jessie Alice), 1880- Violin Women musicians Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ross' Studio Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/fcd60d2e7d38b0ca782a27666f36eff4.jpg 28372ef1b2a66704dea6a322f70f9e56 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Willis J. Spaulding Collection Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis James, 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Illinois--Lincoln Memorial Garden Springfield (Ill.). Water, Light, and Power Department Illinois--Lake Springfield Jensen, Jens, 1860-1951 Description An account of the resource Willis J. Spaulding was a native of Springfield, Illinois and largely responsible for the construction of Lake Springfield and the city-owned power plant from 1927-1935. He was the son of Herbert and Mary Johnson Spaulding, who owned the Spaulding farm and nursery. In 1909 he was appointed superintendent of the city water works and served through 1911 when he was appointed Commissioner of Public Property. He remained in that position for eight consecutive terms ending in 1944. He instigated the drive for the construction of the city’s lake and power plant and was known as the “Father of Lake Springfield.” The Lindsay Bridge and Lincoln Memorial Gardens were also built during Spaulding’s tenure. He served as a delegate to the 1932 Democratic National Convention and was president of the Public Ownership League of America. His brother, Charles H. Spaulding, was the general superintendent of the Springfield Water Department and invented the Spaulding precipitator. Photographs in this collection include images of the Spaulding family, public works construction, landscape architect Jens Jensen working on his designs for Lincoln Memorial Garden, and the dedication of Lake Springfield in July 1935. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data studio portrait b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 15 x 11 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 400495 Willis J. Spaulding Title A name given to the resource Willis J. Spaulding Description An account of the resource Willis J. Spaulding looks at a glass of water. Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis J. (Willis James), 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Glassware Water Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6ec3f2ca8224effb33a9ab35bb1b9e9e.jpg 2fe10fac3cbede0430133bebffee3f54 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Willis J. Spaulding Collection Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis James, 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Illinois--Lincoln Memorial Garden Springfield (Ill.). Water, Light, and Power Department Illinois--Lake Springfield Jensen, Jens, 1860-1951 Description An account of the resource Willis J. Spaulding was a native of Springfield, Illinois and largely responsible for the construction of Lake Springfield and the city-owned power plant from 1927-1935. He was the son of Herbert and Mary Johnson Spaulding, who owned the Spaulding farm and nursery. In 1909 he was appointed superintendent of the city water works and served through 1911 when he was appointed Commissioner of Public Property. He remained in that position for eight consecutive terms ending in 1944. He instigated the drive for the construction of the city’s lake and power plant and was known as the “Father of Lake Springfield.” The Lindsay Bridge and Lincoln Memorial Gardens were also built during Spaulding’s tenure. He served as a delegate to the 1932 Democratic National Convention and was president of the Public Ownership League of America. His brother, Charles H. Spaulding, was the general superintendent of the Springfield Water Department and invented the Spaulding precipitator. Photographs in this collection include images of the Spaulding family, public works construction, landscape architect Jens Jensen working on his designs for Lincoln Memorial Garden, and the dedication of Lake Springfield in July 1935. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data cabinet card b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 11 x 17 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 400496 Willis J. Spaulding Title A name given to the resource Spaulding Quintet Description An account of the resource The Spaulding Quintet poses for the camera. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Springfield Violin Lute Clarinet Musical instruments Women musicians Musicians Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a96f49d5ea073264fa6fffd956085b3d.jpg 264fc09f4935b24f1c140426d08bf323 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Willis J. Spaulding Collection Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis James, 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Illinois--Lincoln Memorial Garden Springfield (Ill.). Water, Light, and Power Department Illinois--Lake Springfield Jensen, Jens, 1860-1951 Description An account of the resource Willis J. Spaulding was a native of Springfield, Illinois and largely responsible for the construction of Lake Springfield and the city-owned power plant from 1927-1935. He was the son of Herbert and Mary Johnson Spaulding, who owned the Spaulding farm and nursery. In 1909 he was appointed superintendent of the city water works and served through 1911 when he was appointed Commissioner of Public Property. He remained in that position for eight consecutive terms ending in 1944. He instigated the drive for the construction of the city’s lake and power plant and was known as the “Father of Lake Springfield.” The Lindsay Bridge and Lincoln Memorial Gardens were also built during Spaulding’s tenure. He served as a delegate to the 1932 Democratic National Convention and was president of the Public Ownership League of America. His brother, Charles H. Spaulding, was the general superintendent of the Springfield Water Department and invented the Spaulding precipitator. Photographs in this collection include images of the Spaulding family, public works construction, landscape architect Jens Jensen working on his designs for Lincoln Memorial Garden, and the dedication of Lake Springfield in July 1935. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data cabinet card b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 11 x 17 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 403700 Willis J. Spaulding Title A name given to the resource August Leroy Residence Description An account of the resource A view of the front of August Leroy's Los Angeles, California home. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Springfield Architecture--domestic California--Los Angeles Dwellings Leroy, August Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b1af00743297e599c6afeea7634beade.jpg 18faf1b9c6055afb277c9b7d7653e42f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Willis J. Spaulding Collection Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis James, 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Illinois--Lincoln Memorial Garden Springfield (Ill.). Water, Light, and Power Department Illinois--Lake Springfield Jensen, Jens, 1860-1951 Description An account of the resource Willis J. Spaulding was a native of Springfield, Illinois and largely responsible for the construction of Lake Springfield and the city-owned power plant from 1927-1935. He was the son of Herbert and Mary Johnson Spaulding, who owned the Spaulding farm and nursery. In 1909 he was appointed superintendent of the city water works and served through 1911 when he was appointed Commissioner of Public Property. He remained in that position for eight consecutive terms ending in 1944. He instigated the drive for the construction of the city’s lake and power plant and was known as the “Father of Lake Springfield.” The Lindsay Bridge and Lincoln Memorial Gardens were also built during Spaulding’s tenure. He served as a delegate to the 1932 Democratic National Convention and was president of the Public Ownership League of America. His brother, Charles H. Spaulding, was the general superintendent of the Springfield Water Department and invented the Spaulding precipitator. Photographs in this collection include images of the Spaulding family, public works construction, landscape architect Jens Jensen working on his designs for Lincoln Memorial Garden, and the dedication of Lake Springfield in July 1935. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data cabinet card b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 11 x 17 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 400497 Willis J. Spaulding Title A name given to the resource Spaulding Family Description An account of the resource The Spaulding Family poses for a picture. Willis J. Spaulding is seated fifth from left. Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis J. (Willis James), 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Families Family--Portraits Brothers and sisters Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1896-01-19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2db9fc11614f6d06be71997328e5cb54.jpg fdfc69749e958ea19f8295a274169e9b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Willis J. Spaulding Collection Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis James, 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Illinois--Lincoln Memorial Garden Springfield (Ill.). Water, Light, and Power Department Illinois--Lake Springfield Jensen, Jens, 1860-1951 Description An account of the resource Willis J. Spaulding was a native of Springfield, Illinois and largely responsible for the construction of Lake Springfield and the city-owned power plant from 1927-1935. He was the son of Herbert and Mary Johnson Spaulding, who owned the Spaulding farm and nursery. In 1909 he was appointed superintendent of the city water works and served through 1911 when he was appointed Commissioner of Public Property. He remained in that position for eight consecutive terms ending in 1944. He instigated the drive for the construction of the city’s lake and power plant and was known as the “Father of Lake Springfield.” The Lindsay Bridge and Lincoln Memorial Gardens were also built during Spaulding’s tenure. He served as a delegate to the 1932 Democratic National Convention and was president of the Public Ownership League of America. His brother, Charles H. Spaulding, was the general superintendent of the Springfield Water Department and invented the Spaulding precipitator. Photographs in this collection include images of the Spaulding family, public works construction, landscape architect Jens Jensen working on his designs for Lincoln Memorial Garden, and the dedication of Lake Springfield in July 1935. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data cabinet card b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 11 x 17 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 403701 Willis J. Spaulding Title A name given to the resource Wagon Scene Description An account of the resource A group of unidentified men sit in a boat on dry land with a wagon in the foreground. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Springfield Boats and boating Wagons Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/254543df09d3940cfd211174fd8d2147.jpg 558c5bca64b85d79aec1de36b556bcde Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Willis J. Spaulding Collection Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis James, 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Illinois--Lincoln Memorial Garden Springfield (Ill.). Water, Light, and Power Department Illinois--Lake Springfield Jensen, Jens, 1860-1951 Description An account of the resource Willis J. Spaulding was a native of Springfield, Illinois and largely responsible for the construction of Lake Springfield and the city-owned power plant from 1927-1935. He was the son of Herbert and Mary Johnson Spaulding, who owned the Spaulding farm and nursery. In 1909 he was appointed superintendent of the city water works and served through 1911 when he was appointed Commissioner of Public Property. He remained in that position for eight consecutive terms ending in 1944. He instigated the drive for the construction of the city’s lake and power plant and was known as the “Father of Lake Springfield.” The Lindsay Bridge and Lincoln Memorial Gardens were also built during Spaulding’s tenure. He served as a delegate to the 1932 Democratic National Convention and was president of the Public Ownership League of America. His brother, Charles H. Spaulding, was the general superintendent of the Springfield Water Department and invented the Spaulding precipitator. Photographs in this collection include images of the Spaulding family, public works construction, landscape architect Jens Jensen working on his designs for Lincoln Memorial Garden, and the dedication of Lake Springfield in July 1935. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data cabinet card b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 11 x 17 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 400501 Willis J. Spaulding Title A name given to the resource Willis and Mary Spaulding Description An account of the resource Willis J. Spaulding takes a bite of the apple offered up from his wife, Mary Spaulding. Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis J. (Willis James), 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Apples Courtship Spaulding, Mary S. (Mary Schlitt), 1870-1959 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e257cc6a52c6b31da8495b21c519b388.jpg 96838845d6727deb67691ff684c3e208 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Willis J. Spaulding Collection Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis James, 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Illinois--Lincoln Memorial Garden Springfield (Ill.). Water, Light, and Power Department Illinois--Lake Springfield Jensen, Jens, 1860-1951 Description An account of the resource Willis J. Spaulding was a native of Springfield, Illinois and largely responsible for the construction of Lake Springfield and the city-owned power plant from 1927-1935. He was the son of Herbert and Mary Johnson Spaulding, who owned the Spaulding farm and nursery. In 1909 he was appointed superintendent of the city water works and served through 1911 when he was appointed Commissioner of Public Property. He remained in that position for eight consecutive terms ending in 1944. He instigated the drive for the construction of the city’s lake and power plant and was known as the “Father of Lake Springfield.” The Lindsay Bridge and Lincoln Memorial Gardens were also built during Spaulding’s tenure. He served as a delegate to the 1932 Democratic National Convention and was president of the Public Ownership League of America. His brother, Charles H. Spaulding, was the general superintendent of the Springfield Water Department and invented the Spaulding precipitator. Photographs in this collection include images of the Spaulding family, public works construction, landscape architect Jens Jensen working on his designs for Lincoln Memorial Garden, and the dedication of Lake Springfield in July 1935. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data commercial print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 17 x 22 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 400502 Willis J. Spaulding Title A name given to the resource Water Filtration Staff Description An account of the resource The original crew of the water filtration system, probably located at the Lake Springfield Power Plant, take a group picture. On verso: "[Major] Bray, Ray Pearce, Charles Hartman, Roy Graves, Bill Madden?, Charles Spaulding, Ralfh Wheeler, Paul Rilser, Original Water Filtration Staff." Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Springfield Water--Purification--Filtration Springfield (Ill.). Water, Light, and Power Department Spaulding, Charles H. (Charles Houston), 1888-1968 Hartman, Charles Graves, Roy Madden, Bill Pearce, Ray Wheeler, Ralfh Rilser, Paul Bray, Major Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/cacabcd5384c72fff574db45d7a2027f.jpg b318f3e2b1663a9c16177522dfc4b571 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Willis J. Spaulding Collection Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis James, 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Illinois--Lincoln Memorial Garden Springfield (Ill.). Water, Light, and Power Department Illinois--Lake Springfield Jensen, Jens, 1860-1951 Description An account of the resource Willis J. Spaulding was a native of Springfield, Illinois and largely responsible for the construction of Lake Springfield and the city-owned power plant from 1927-1935. He was the son of Herbert and Mary Johnson Spaulding, who owned the Spaulding farm and nursery. In 1909 he was appointed superintendent of the city water works and served through 1911 when he was appointed Commissioner of Public Property. He remained in that position for eight consecutive terms ending in 1944. He instigated the drive for the construction of the city’s lake and power plant and was known as the “Father of Lake Springfield.” The Lindsay Bridge and Lincoln Memorial Gardens were also built during Spaulding’s tenure. He served as a delegate to the 1932 Democratic National Convention and was president of the Public Ownership League of America. His brother, Charles H. Spaulding, was the general superintendent of the Springfield Water Department and invented the Spaulding precipitator. Photographs in this collection include images of the Spaulding family, public works construction, landscape architect Jens Jensen working on his designs for Lincoln Memorial Garden, and the dedication of Lake Springfield in July 1935. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 400503 Willis J. Spaulding Title A name given to the resource Jens Jensen and Willis J. Spaulding Description An account of the resource Landscape architect Jens Jensen and Commissioner Willis J. Spaulding stand next to Lake Springfield. Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis J. (Willis James), 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Jensen, Jens, 1860-1951 Parks Illinois--Lincoln Memorial Garden Landscape architecture Illinois--Lake Springfield Lakes Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e8facb68bbe2a47b976be99e396b0711.jpg 4c8fad6d7c22d5ea3ddae2e15c8c0919 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Willis J. Spaulding Collection Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis James, 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Illinois--Lincoln Memorial Garden Springfield (Ill.). Water, Light, and Power Department Illinois--Lake Springfield Jensen, Jens, 1860-1951 Description An account of the resource Willis J. Spaulding was a native of Springfield, Illinois and largely responsible for the construction of Lake Springfield and the city-owned power plant from 1927-1935. He was the son of Herbert and Mary Johnson Spaulding, who owned the Spaulding farm and nursery. In 1909 he was appointed superintendent of the city water works and served through 1911 when he was appointed Commissioner of Public Property. He remained in that position for eight consecutive terms ending in 1944. He instigated the drive for the construction of the city’s lake and power plant and was known as the “Father of Lake Springfield.” The Lindsay Bridge and Lincoln Memorial Gardens were also built during Spaulding’s tenure. He served as a delegate to the 1932 Democratic National Convention and was president of the Public Ownership League of America. His brother, Charles H. Spaulding, was the general superintendent of the Springfield Water Department and invented the Spaulding precipitator. Photographs in this collection include images of the Spaulding family, public works construction, landscape architect Jens Jensen working on his designs for Lincoln Memorial Garden, and the dedication of Lake Springfield in July 1935. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 400504 Willis J. Spaulding Title A name given to the resource Jens Jensen Description An account of the resource Landscape architect Jens Jensen writes in a notebook along Lake Springfield. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Springfield Jensen, Jens, 1860-1951 Parks Illinois--Lincoln Memorial Garden Landscape architecture Lakes Illinois--Lake Springfield Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0049806613e7deddf5cb5cf96aa07d7a.jpg ee1de9f273f0884d3b989e8a2d67b421 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Willis J. Spaulding Collection Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis James, 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Illinois--Lincoln Memorial Garden Springfield (Ill.). Water, Light, and Power Department Illinois--Lake Springfield Jensen, Jens, 1860-1951 Description An account of the resource Willis J. Spaulding was a native of Springfield, Illinois and largely responsible for the construction of Lake Springfield and the city-owned power plant from 1927-1935. He was the son of Herbert and Mary Johnson Spaulding, who owned the Spaulding farm and nursery. In 1909 he was appointed superintendent of the city water works and served through 1911 when he was appointed Commissioner of Public Property. He remained in that position for eight consecutive terms ending in 1944. He instigated the drive for the construction of the city’s lake and power plant and was known as the “Father of Lake Springfield.” The Lindsay Bridge and Lincoln Memorial Gardens were also built during Spaulding’s tenure. He served as a delegate to the 1932 Democratic National Convention and was president of the Public Ownership League of America. His brother, Charles H. Spaulding, was the general superintendent of the Springfield Water Department and invented the Spaulding precipitator. Photographs in this collection include images of the Spaulding family, public works construction, landscape architect Jens Jensen working on his designs for Lincoln Memorial Garden, and the dedication of Lake Springfield in July 1935. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 400505 Willis J. Spaulding Title A name given to the resource Jens Jensen Description An account of the resource Landscape architect Jens Jensen sits against one of the trees in Lincoln Memorial Gardens. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Springfield Jensen, Jens, 1860-1951 Parks Illinois--Lincoln Memorial Garden Landscape architecture Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9ea9c3fc902aacfa5310d2d4de87bec7.jpg f0e87c4c1f40366526d6e538b21edc2c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Willis J. Spaulding Collection Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis James, 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Illinois--Lincoln Memorial Garden Springfield (Ill.). Water, Light, and Power Department Illinois--Lake Springfield Jensen, Jens, 1860-1951 Description An account of the resource Willis J. Spaulding was a native of Springfield, Illinois and largely responsible for the construction of Lake Springfield and the city-owned power plant from 1927-1935. He was the son of Herbert and Mary Johnson Spaulding, who owned the Spaulding farm and nursery. In 1909 he was appointed superintendent of the city water works and served through 1911 when he was appointed Commissioner of Public Property. He remained in that position for eight consecutive terms ending in 1944. He instigated the drive for the construction of the city’s lake and power plant and was known as the “Father of Lake Springfield.” The Lindsay Bridge and Lincoln Memorial Gardens were also built during Spaulding’s tenure. He served as a delegate to the 1932 Democratic National Convention and was president of the Public Ownership League of America. His brother, Charles H. Spaulding, was the general superintendent of the Springfield Water Department and invented the Spaulding precipitator. Photographs in this collection include images of the Spaulding family, public works construction, landscape architect Jens Jensen working on his designs for Lincoln Memorial Garden, and the dedication of Lake Springfield in July 1935. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 400506 Willis J. Spaulding Title A name given to the resource Old Riverside Station Cornerstone Description An account of the resource 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." Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis J. (Willis James), 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Public health Springfield (Ill.). Water, Light, and Power Department Cornerstone laying Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/25ef47742ade058712fd81fd555d5f33.jpg 1188c9708a1857db49bfe3013e688647 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Willis J. Spaulding Collection Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis James, 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Illinois--Lincoln Memorial Garden Springfield (Ill.). Water, Light, and Power Department Illinois--Lake Springfield Jensen, Jens, 1860-1951 Description An account of the resource Willis J. Spaulding was a native of Springfield, Illinois and largely responsible for the construction of Lake Springfield and the city-owned power plant from 1927-1935. He was the son of Herbert and Mary Johnson Spaulding, who owned the Spaulding farm and nursery. In 1909 he was appointed superintendent of the city water works and served through 1911 when he was appointed Commissioner of Public Property. He remained in that position for eight consecutive terms ending in 1944. He instigated the drive for the construction of the city’s lake and power plant and was known as the “Father of Lake Springfield.” The Lindsay Bridge and Lincoln Memorial Gardens were also built during Spaulding’s tenure. He served as a delegate to the 1932 Democratic National Convention and was president of the Public Ownership League of America. His brother, Charles H. Spaulding, was the general superintendent of the Springfield Water Department and invented the Spaulding precipitator. Photographs in this collection include images of the Spaulding family, public works construction, landscape architect Jens Jensen working on his designs for Lincoln Memorial Garden, and the dedication of Lake Springfield in July 1935. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data imperial print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 26 x30 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 400508 Willis J. Spaulding Title A name given to the resource Willis J. Spaulding at Construction Site Description An account of the resource Willis J. Spaulding sits upon a suspended subsection of sewer tunnel at the old pump station. Spaulding served as Superintendent of City Water Works (1909-1911) and as Commissioner of Public Property (1911-1944). Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis J. (Willis James), 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Architecture Irrigation Cranes, derricks, etc.--Design and construction Construction equipment Trenching machinery Ditches Pumping stations Pumping stations--design and construction Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4d5da403cf04beb2842f0992b5e19ecc.jpg 0494baa0c2c81df346e76499249ffc13 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Willis J. Spaulding Collection Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis James, 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Illinois--Lincoln Memorial Garden Springfield (Ill.). Water, Light, and Power Department Illinois--Lake Springfield Jensen, Jens, 1860-1951 Description An account of the resource Willis J. Spaulding was a native of Springfield, Illinois and largely responsible for the construction of Lake Springfield and the city-owned power plant from 1927-1935. He was the son of Herbert and Mary Johnson Spaulding, who owned the Spaulding farm and nursery. In 1909 he was appointed superintendent of the city water works and served through 1911 when he was appointed Commissioner of Public Property. He remained in that position for eight consecutive terms ending in 1944. He instigated the drive for the construction of the city’s lake and power plant and was known as the “Father of Lake Springfield.” The Lindsay Bridge and Lincoln Memorial Gardens were also built during Spaulding’s tenure. He served as a delegate to the 1932 Democratic National Convention and was president of the Public Ownership League of America. His brother, Charles H. Spaulding, was the general superintendent of the Springfield Water Department and invented the Spaulding precipitator. Photographs in this collection include images of the Spaulding family, public works construction, landscape architect Jens Jensen working on his designs for Lincoln Memorial Garden, and the dedication of Lake Springfield in July 1935. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data imperial print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 26 x 30 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 400509 Willis J. Spaulding Title A name given to the resource Old Pump Station Description An account of the resource An unidentified man stands atop a suspended subsection of sewer tunnel while others pose in the trench and along its banks. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Springfield Architecture Irrigation Cranes, derricks, etc.--Design and construction Construction equipment Trenching machinery Ditches Pumping stations Pumping stations--design and construction Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ef3b3d0b1552b4081365aa9915667c7a.jpg 2c6e4c4f42233f2b4da00a47de8d29b9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Willis J. Spaulding Collection Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis James, 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Illinois--Lincoln Memorial Garden Springfield (Ill.). Water, Light, and Power Department Illinois--Lake Springfield Jensen, Jens, 1860-1951 Description An account of the resource Willis J. Spaulding was a native of Springfield, Illinois and largely responsible for the construction of Lake Springfield and the city-owned power plant from 1927-1935. He was the son of Herbert and Mary Johnson Spaulding, who owned the Spaulding farm and nursery. In 1909 he was appointed superintendent of the city water works and served through 1911 when he was appointed Commissioner of Public Property. He remained in that position for eight consecutive terms ending in 1944. He instigated the drive for the construction of the city’s lake and power plant and was known as the “Father of Lake Springfield.” The Lindsay Bridge and Lincoln Memorial Gardens were also built during Spaulding’s tenure. He served as a delegate to the 1932 Democratic National Convention and was president of the Public Ownership League of America. His brother, Charles H. Spaulding, was the general superintendent of the Springfield Water Department and invented the Spaulding precipitator. Photographs in this collection include images of the Spaulding family, public works construction, landscape architect Jens Jensen working on his designs for Lincoln Memorial Garden, and the dedication of Lake Springfield in July 1935. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data imperial print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 26 x 30 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 400510 Willis J. Spaulding Title A name given to the resource Old Pump Station Description An account of the resource 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 Pumping Station of Sangamon River about 1911. Center of Picture, left to right: John W. Curren, Jr. now States Atty., Robert T. Curren, well-known dentist, John W. Curren, Sr. (deceased) Chief Engineer; Water, Light & Power, River Station-1909-1942 when station was discontinued. Willis J. Spaulding, Commissioner of Public Property." Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis J. (Willis James), 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Architecture Curren, Jr., John W. Curren, Robert T. Curren, Sr., John W. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d863a48e03897d4b28b8ab4ca2bef36d.jpg 1c76d05d5a35bd1274652ee7b1080266 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Willis J. Spaulding Collection Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis James, 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Illinois--Lincoln Memorial Garden Springfield (Ill.). Water, Light, and Power Department Illinois--Lake Springfield Jensen, Jens, 1860-1951 Description An account of the resource Willis J. Spaulding was a native of Springfield, Illinois and largely responsible for the construction of Lake Springfield and the city-owned power plant from 1927-1935. He was the son of Herbert and Mary Johnson Spaulding, who owned the Spaulding farm and nursery. In 1909 he was appointed superintendent of the city water works and served through 1911 when he was appointed Commissioner of Public Property. He remained in that position for eight consecutive terms ending in 1944. He instigated the drive for the construction of the city’s lake and power plant and was known as the “Father of Lake Springfield.” The Lindsay Bridge and Lincoln Memorial Gardens were also built during Spaulding’s tenure. He served as a delegate to the 1932 Democratic National Convention and was president of the Public Ownership League of America. His brother, Charles H. Spaulding, was the general superintendent of the Springfield Water Department and invented the Spaulding precipitator. Photographs in this collection include images of the Spaulding family, public works construction, landscape architect Jens Jensen working on his designs for Lincoln Memorial Garden, and the dedication of Lake Springfield in July 1935. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data commercial print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 400511 Willis J. Spaulding Title A name given to the resource Lake Springfield Dedication Description An account of the resource Springfield mayor John W. Kapp, Jr. and commissioners Joseph Figenria, John Van Horn, and Harry B. Luers wait in anticipation as Willis J. Spaulding starts the newly installed turbo generator at the lake station. The station was dedicated in July 1935. Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis J. (Willis James), 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Pumping machinery Kapp, Jr., John W. Figenria, Joseph Horn, Fred Van Luers, Harry B. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/840367dc770146db24d3af31658b1426.jpg 042d6f18f37065aadc508c85ea41e99b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Willis J. Spaulding Collection Subject The topic of the resource Spaulding, Willis James, 1870-1965 Illinois--Springfield Illinois--Lincoln Memorial Garden Springfield (Ill.). Water, Light, and Power Department Illinois--Lake Springfield Jensen, Jens, 1860-1951 Description An account of the resource Willis J. Spaulding was a native of Springfield, Illinois and largely responsible for the construction of Lake Springfield and the city-owned power plant from 1927-1935. He was the son of Herbert and Mary Johnson Spaulding, who owned the Spaulding farm and nursery. In 1909 he was appointed superintendent of the city water works and served through 1911 when he was appointed Commissioner of Public Property. He remained in that position for eight consecutive terms ending in 1944. He instigated the drive for the construction of the city’s lake and power plant and was known as the “Father of Lake Springfield.” The Lindsay Bridge and Lincoln Memorial Gardens were also built during Spaulding’s tenure. He served as a delegate to the 1932 Democratic National Convention and was president of the Public Ownership League of America. His brother, Charles H. Spaulding, was the general superintendent of the Springfield Water Department and invented the Spaulding precipitator. Photographs in this collection include images of the Spaulding family, public works construction, landscape architect Jens Jensen working on his designs for Lincoln Memorial Garden, and the dedication of Lake Springfield in July 1935. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data commercial print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 400512 Willis J. Spaulding Title A name given to the resource Pumping Station Description An account of the resource Men inspect the interior of the newly built Lake Springfield pumping station. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Springfield Pumping machinery Architecture Interior architecture Springfield (Ill.). Water, Light, and Power Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng