Category Archives: Photos and photosets

Springfield Fire Department, 1925 (photo)

Posted on October 7, 2013 by editor

Springfield Fire Department Engine Co. No. 1, circa 1925. The driver of the middle truck is identified as Patrick Hayes. (Sangamon Valley Collection)  

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Springfield Survey, 1914

Posted on October 4, 2013 by editor

The Springfield Survey was a massive study of local schools, prisons, and other institutions undertaken in 1914 by the Russell Sage Foundation with the help of hundreds of local volunteers. The survey was initiated by a group of Springfield citizens who were … Continue reading →

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Police Officer Porter Williams, 1916 (photo)

Posted on October 3, 2013 by editor

Porter Williams held the rank of detective sergeant in the Springfield Police Department when he was shot to death during rioting by coal miners on Sept. 25, 1932. Williams’ killer was never identified. The Springfield Police Department now sponsors the … Continue reading →

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A. C. Connor’s Meat Market

Posted on May 22, 2013 by editor

A.C. Connor opened Springfield’s first cash-and-carry meat market at 628 E. Washington St. in 1907. From left: A. C. Connor, Howard Nation, Harvey Connor, Mable Worthington, Julius Schlauber, Joe Englehart and Mr. Cadwallader. Original content copyright Sangamon County Historical Society. You are … Continue reading →

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Photosets: My Old Postcards (Randy Von Liski)

Posted on March 31, 2013 by editor

http://www.flickr.com/photos/myoldpostcards/

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