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An artist's interpretation shows the hustle and bustle on Broadway in Aurora.

A street view looking down North Street in Ashton features several storefronts.

A bridge runs through scenic Apple River Canyon State Park in Jo Daviess County.

An artist's interpretation of the Alton Lock and Dam and the Lewis and Clark Bridges on the Mississippi River in Alton.

An artist's interpretation shows one of the buildings on the campus of William and Vashti College in Aledo.

Several people partake in the "Japanese Sun Festival" held at Illinois Field on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign-Urbana.

An unidentified woman holds a fan and wears a long gown during a portrait session.

Richard Yates II, the 22nd Governor of the state of Illinois (1901-1905), sits for a portrait outside a building. He was the son of Richard Yates, the 13th Governor of the state of Illinois (1861-1865).

Richings J. Shand, of Rockford, poses for a portrait. Shand served in the military for fifty-two years culminating in his position as Assistant Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard. Shandings reached the rank of Brigadier General.On verso:…

John H. Stelle, of McLeansboro, poses for a portrait wearing a patterned tie. Stelle served as the 34th Lieutenant Governor of the state of Illinois and as the 29th Governor after the death of Henry Horner in 1940. Photo dedication: "To a true…

The children of Nicholas Ridgely, a prominent banker in Springfield, pose for a portrait.On verso: "Children of Nicholas Ridgely, from left to right: Henderson Ridgely, Mrs. James T. Jones (Jane Ridgely[)], Mrs. John H. Rea (Julia Ridgely), Mrs.…

A circle of portraits of the members of the Reisch Brewing Co. leadership includes Frank Reisch (top), George Reisch, Sr. (top right), Joseph Reisch (bottom right), George Reisch, Jr. (bottom), Frank Reisch, Jr. (bottom left), and Frank Reisch, Sr.…

A campaign poster for Thomas Rees, candidate for Congress, Democratic ticket, twenty-first district of the state of Illinois, features a portrait of the candidate. Rees served in the Illinois State Senate from 1902-1906. He was the publisher of The…

U.S. Congressman and Senatorial candidate, Sidney Yates (center), and the 33rd Illinois Governor, Otto Kerner (1961-1968), sit on the back of a convertible after meeting President John F. Kennedy (left), at Capital Airport in Springfield. Kennedy was…

Benjamin Lundy, a Quaker born in Hardwick Township, poses for a portrait. Lundy, an abolitionist, established many anti-slavery newspapers.

An unidentified man and woman pose side by side for a portrait.On verso: "Lamblin."

Elmira Vandora Lillibridge Kidd, of Buckheart Township, Fulton County, wears a lace collar in a portrait drawing. Kidd was an ordained minister of a Methodist Protestant Church, wife of Jeremiah Wesley Kidd, and a mother to seven children.

Several former Illinois Governors pose for a portrait with four unidentified gentlemen. The sitters include John Tanner, 1897-1901 (top, 2nd from left), Joseph Fifer, 1889-1893 (top, 2nd from right), Richard J. Oglesby, 1865-1869, 1873-1873, and…

Founder of Illinois State University, Jesse W. Fell, poses with several family members for a family portrait. Standing (l-r): Jesse W. Fell, Robert Fell, Kersey Fell. Sitting (l-r):Thomas Fell, Mary Fell Hall, Joshua Fell, Rebecca Fell Case.

New York publication showing King Black Hawk (middle), born Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak, a Sauk war leader and warrior that led his people during the Black Hawk War of 1832.

William Babcock, Sr., of Canton, poses for a portrait. Babcock was a farmer and a veteran of the American Civil War. The reverse side of the photograph includes the right half of a group photo of many unidentified men. Babcock is seated in the second…

Elizabeth A. Babcock, of Canton, poses for a portrait wearing a brooch with a cross hanging from it. Babcock was the wife of William Babcock, Sr. The reverse side of the photograph includes the left half of a group photo of many unidentified men. The…

A pavilion and fountain serve as architectural features in Chicago's Jefferson Park.

Several cattle stand in pens in a large union stockyard in Chicago prior to being slaughtered, packaged, and shipped to destinations around the world.

A large building housing a restaurant in Chicago's Garfield Park stands on the waterfront.