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Two men stand outside the Old Mill at London Mills. The image views the structure looking north.

Water pours over the dam adjacent to the Old Mill at London Mills. On verso: "The Old Mill with more of the dam showing. The enlargement was made from this view."

The truss bridge near London Mills spans across the Spoon River.

A carriage stands on the right side of the old hotel near Spoon River. On verso: "Frank Housh tore this down years ago. Built a nice bungalow. He lost everything they had. Now lives in Peoria with their youngest daughter. Louella is 93, Frank, 96.…

A train passes piles of logs as it approaches the railroad depot near Spoon River. On verso: "Peoria train coming in. Very few trains coming now. All are diesel engine. Bus takes most of passengers. Down this track we went swimming in the summer."

A house sits on the far side of the railroard tracks east of the railroad depot near Spoon River. On verso: "This house built by Dick Rose. The old part on east where his mother lived so long. Still stands. We took this track east to our swimming…

Four storefronts face the main street in the central business district of an unidentified town.On verso: "1. Was built for a bank. Howard Hartsook has his office in front. Mason and Stan have upper floor. 2. Used for a locker 3. Now vacant. E. L.…