C. G. Slocumb Wagon in Abingdon
Illinois--Abingdon
Slocumb, C. G.
Wagons
Blinds
Horses
An advertisement for C. G. Slocumb of Keithsburg, Illinois, appears on a wagon filled with window shutters in Abingdon. <br /><br />On verso: "This photograph dated July 4, 1879, was in the effects of J. M. Staley, a photographer who was in business in Clear Lake, South Dakota, from 1895 to ca. 1950. I suspect that the "C. G. Slocumb" was his maternal grandfather who was in the construction business around Abington, Ill., for a number of years. Alan R. Wollworth, Museum Curator, Minnesota Historical Society."
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Parade Float
Illinois--Arcola
Parade floats
Children
Methodists
Children imitate the preacher and choir of a Methodist church for a parade float entitled "Arcola Methodism 1859-1955" in Arcola.
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Road Construction in Astoria
Illinois--Astoria
Roads--Design and construction
Road construction workers
Several men participate in the laying of a new cement road in Astoria.
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Men Constructing Street in Astoria
Road construction workers
Roads--Design and construction
Illinois--Astoria
Workers contribute to the laying of a new cement road in Astoria.
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Pouring Cement in Astoria
Roads--Design and construction
Illinois--Astoria
Road construction workers
Concrete mixers
A concrete mixer helps workers lay a new road in Astoria.
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National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia
Illinois--Batavia
National Accelerator Laboratory
Photo caption: "Aerial view of main accelerator at National Accelerator Laboratory. The main accelerator is four miles in circumference; 1.24 miles in diameter."
Frelo, Tony
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Old Settlers Day in Bishop Hill
Illinois--Bishop Hill
Residents of Bishop Hill gather to celebrate Old Settlers Day. <br /><br />On verso: "Taken Sept. 22 - 1906 in the village park Bishop Hill, Ills at the 60th anniversary of the founding of Bishop Hill."
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26th Annual Bowen Picnic
Illinois--Bowen
Picnics
Residents attend the 26th Annual Bowen picnic.
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Livery Stable in Bunker Hill
Illinois--Bunker Hill
Carts and Carriages
Horses
Livery
Several men stand outside the George and John Lee livery with a horse and carriages.<br /><br />Photo caption: "George and John Lee livery stable at Bunker Hill ILL."
Jorns & Harrod
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Cairo Businesses
Illinois--Cairo
Commercial buildings
Several businesses line a main street in Cairo.
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Student Strike of 1978 in Collinsville
Illinois--Collinsville
Students
Student strikes
Student protestors
Illinois State Police
An Illinois State trooper watches striking students from Collinsville School District 10.
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H. Mueller Manufacturing Company in Decatur
Illinois--Decatur
Weapons industry
Defense industries
Industrial buildings
A chart of the H. Mueller Manufacturing Company is labeled to show the expansion for munition production during World War I.
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Jason and Owen Brown
Stoves
Brown, Jason
Brown, Owen
California--Pasadena
Brothers Jason and Owen Brown stand around a tin stove in Pasadena, California. <br /><br />On verso: "John Brown's sons. Alexander & Howell, Dixon, Ill. made tin stoves for western emigrants, 1850s. This may be one of those stoves."
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Elgin
Ilinois--Elgin
Commercial buildings
Carts and carriages
Horse drawn carts travel the streets in Elgin.
Dawson, R. W.
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Elmwood Park Electric Department
Illinois--Elmwood Park
Electric utilities
Trucks
Members of the Elmwood Park Electric Department stand outside of their truck. <br /><br />On verso: "1960 Elmwood Park Electrical Department - left to right Bingle & taken on Diversey near Sunset Drive on the north side of town."
Vesper, Frank J.
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Galena
Illinois--Galena
United States--Galena River
An artist's interpretation of Galena, Illinois, shows the city on the right side of the Galena River with two bridges leading to and from land in the middle of the river. The photo caption incorrectly references the city's location in Wisconsin. It is located in Illinois. <br /><br />Photo caption: "Galena. Im Staate Wisconsin. (Vereinigte Statten Von Nordamerica)" which translates from German as "In the State of Wisconsin. United States of North America."
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Grand Detour
United States--Rock River (Wisconsin and Illinois)
Illinois--Grand Detour
A scenic view shows the Rock River at Grand Detour. <br /><br />On verso: "Green Rock at Grand Detour."
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Celebrated Lazy Nine of Harvard
Illinois--Harvard
Baseball
Baseball players
Baseball teams
Members of the "Celebrated Lazy Nine" baseball team baseball team from Harvard, Illinois, pose for a group photograph. <br /><br />Photo caption: "Celebrated Lazy Nine; J. McGahan, S.S.; C. M. Johnson, F.B.; Frank Elwood, L.F.; C. Hanna, R.F.: G. Goodell, 2.B.; C. W. Swenk, P; T. Kelly, 3B; E Dunn, C.F.; C. Weld, C."
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Frank Pearson's Shop at Harvey
Illinois--Harvey
Barbers
Barbershops
Employees of Frank Pearson's barber shop wait for their next clients.<br /><br />From left to right: Verne Greenwell, Henry Meyer, Frank Pearson, and Victor.
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Unloading Circus Elephants in Jacksonville
Illinois--Jacksonville
Elephants
Circus
Circus animals
Elephants walk out of elephant trailers built by the Eli Bridge Company in Jacksonville.
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Kent Cheese Company
Illinois--Kent
Buildings
An exterior view shows the small white building housing the Kent Cheese Company in Kent.
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St. Mary's School in Knoxville
Illinois--Knoxville
Schools
School buildings
An exterior view of St. Mary's School in Knoxville shows students standing on the grounds of the school as well as on the balconies of the building. <br /><br />On verso: "From Sister. 3/4-89."<br /><br />Additional images from St. Mary's School on Chronicling Illinois are available in the St. Mary's School-Class of 1888 Collection located at <a title="St. Mary's School-Class of 1888 Collection" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/browse?collection=435">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/browse?collection=435</a>.
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Play at St. Mary's Academy in Knoxville
Illinois--Knoxville
Students
College and school drama
Theater--Performances
Female students of the St. Mary's Academy play various roles during a school performance.<br /><br /><span>Additional images from St. Mary's School on Chronicling Illinois are available in the St. Mary's School-Class of 1888 Collection located at </span><a title="St. Mary's School-Class of 1888 Collection" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/browse?collection=435">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/browse?collection=435</a><span>.</span>
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Businesses in Lewistown
Illinois--Lewistown
Commercial buildings
Residents of Lewistown stand outside the store fronts of various businesses, including Babcock & Hupp; J. L. Killip, Merchant Tailor; Dr. Atkinson, Dentist; O. M. Waggoner, Physician and Surgeon; and Hasson & Sons.
Taylor, C. M.
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Lewis W. Ross Mansion
Illinois--Lewistown
Architecture--Domestic
Historic buildings
An exterior view shows the snow-covered Lewis Ross Mansion in Lewistown as seen from Milton Avenue.
Child, Terry
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