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A colorized photograph of an eastward view of Randolph Street in downtown Chicago shows several carriages and carts lining the street as traffic builds closer to Lake Shore Drive.

Horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians fill Main Street in Princeton.

The Chicago City Hall building serves as a location for mourners to view President Abraham Lincoln's body when the funeral train stopped in the city on May 1-2, 1865. Crowds formed large lines in and around the black bunting-covered building with as…

Construction on dome of the United States Capitol building progresses to the upper tier of the structure. The construction of a new cast iron dome to replace the original wooden dome began in 1855, taking nearly eleven years, including a one year…

Storefronts lining the intersection of Washington and Geneseo Streets in Waukegan include the First National Bank on the corner.

Several horse-drawn carts and carriages line the streets in Waukegan's downtown district. The Pearce store appears on the left and Watron's Hardware is located on the right.

William H. Seward and his son, Frederick W. Seward, work in their office. In addition to serving as Governor of the state of New York, 1839-1842, and as a U.S. Senator, William served as the U.S. Secretary of State under Presidents Abraham Lincoln…

Ice covers several trees after an ice storm passed through Springfield, Illinois, on February 2, 1883.

Powerlines and tree branches droop under the weight of ice left after an ice storm moved through Springfield, Illinois, on February 2, 1883.

A World War II era advertisement shows a baby lying on a bed to encourage families to purchase War Bonds.

A World War I era advertisement uses the character of Aladdin and his lamp to encourage people to purchase War Savings Stamps.

Governor Otto Kerner, Jr. waves from a convertible alongside (l-r) an unidentifed boy, State Senator Edward Eberspacher, and Shelbyville Mayor William LeCrone during a parade in Shelbyville celebrating the ground breaking for the new dam that would…

Governor Otto Kerner, Jr. holds a depiction of the Governor's Float that will appear in the Tournament of Roses parade.

Several women work on typewriters in Section O of the Carding Section in the Adjutant General's Office.

Several men use livestock to plow a large ditch.

Two women sit on top of two donkeys while two men stand on either side of them. The man on the left is on crutches.

Several soldiers sit on the bow of the U. S. S. Minnesota as viewed from the conning tower. The U. S. S. Minnesota (BB-22) was the twenty-fourth battleship of the United States Navy and a member of the "Great White Fleet" that circumnavigated the…

The starboard side of the U. S. S. Minnesota (BB-22) appears in this photograph of the vessel at sea. The U. S. S. Minnesota was the twenty-fourth battleship of the United States Navy and a member of the "Great White Fleet" that circumnavigated the…

Several soldiers sit on the deck of a ship.

A cat lies in a yard.

Three portraits feature 14 month-old William H. McFerson in different poses.

A young boy on a bicycle wraps his arm around an older boy for a picture.

The family residing at 736 Irving Street stand in front of their home.

Charles Purcell sits at his desk with a pen in his hand.

Charles E. Purcell punishes one of his children by spanking. Crumpled papers lie on the floor at his feet.