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The Fort Massac monument, including the flag pole, well curbing and drinking fountain, stand near the bank of the Ohio River.

The gateway at the outer entrance of the Fort Massac Park stands open.

Several "unsightly buildings" stand outside at the north entrance to Fort Massac Park.

A monument dedicated to George Rogers Clark at Massac Park features a large plaque.The plaque reads: "In Memory of George Rogers Clark; and his faithful companions in arms who by their enterprise courage devotion and sagacity won the Illinois country…

A cannon faces the Ohio River next to the George Rogers Clark monument at Fort Massac.

Richard J. Daley speaks to an unidentified gentleman at a hearing.

Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley, Illinois Secretary of State Paul Powell, and Illinois Auditor Michael J. Howlett sit at an event.

Richard J. Daley (front left) and John H. Stelle (standing) are pictured along with three unidentified gentleman at a political function.

Richard J. Daley speaks at an event. Standing behind Daley are (l-r): Michael Howlett, [ ], Francis Lorenz, Paul Simon, Paul Powell, and Samuel Shapiro.

Richard J. Daley (middle) and Chicago Police Superintendent, Orlando W. Wilson (left), pose with three unidentified gentlemen in front of the Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield.

Richard J. Daley (middle) speaks at a hearing.

Richard J. Daley speaks during an event at a podium featuring a sign that reads, "Retain Gov. Sam Shapiro."

Senator Richard J. Daley wears a suit and tie, with a three tips fold style pocket square in his left breast pocket during a portrait session. On verso: "Sen. Richard J. Daley Dist. 9."

Richard J. Daley wears a suit and tie for a portrait session during his time at the Illinois Department of Revenue.

Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps, Company 1658, play a game of craps at Camp Lincoln in Springfield.

Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps, Company 1658, pose outside for a group photo at Camp Lincoln in Springfield.

The Civilian Conservation Corps barracks at Camp Lincoln in Springfield included several buildings in a wooded area.

Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps, Co. 1658, pose for a group photo at Camp Lincoln in Springfield.

The Civilian Conservation Corps barracks at Camp Lincoln in Springfield featured a courtyard.

Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps, Company 1658, line up at Camp Lincoln in Springfield.

Photo caption: "Every railroad had its engineering masterpiece and C&IM was no exception. Here we see the famous Horse Creek trestle at Pawnee, with 2-8-0 #3 and crew in a classic pose. Built in 1906, the 780 foot bridge represented a major…

A crowd waits for the train outside the depot at Oakford. Photo caption: "This was the 'second' Oakford depot, formerly the Atterbury depot. It was moved to Oakford on a flat car after the original Oakford depot was destroyed by fire in 1907. It…

Photo caption: "The nearly empty halls and waiting rooms reflect the state of rail passenger business in 1949, the date of this photo. Shown is the interior of the huge Peoria Union Depot. Countless passengers boarded or detrained the C&IM,…

A railroad employee performs maintenance on a trackside signal. Photo caption: "C&IM utilizes the 'target' type of trackside signals, such as that pictured here. The single light remains illuminated, while the indication is changed by remotely…

Railroad employees perform maintenance on a section of the Chicago & Illinois Midland Railway railroad tracks. Photo caption: "Midland has always believed that money invested in track maintenance is money well spent. Here a modern machine…