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Scovill Zoo Pennies

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Examples of flattened pennies from Decatur's Scovill Zoo

Decatur is in the Bag

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8 more examples of burlap/canvas bags from Decatur's past:

Producers Seed

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PRODUCERS SEED COMPANY Decatur Illinois

Memory Lane 60

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Decatur Illinois Memory Lane 60 memory lane, Blue Mill, a.e. staley, Mueller, Dunn, Haines & Essick, White Peak, Handy Dandy, Paul's, Hotel Orlando, Sims Lumber, Thompson Lumber, Ambassador, keychain, Weidenbacher, Fehrenbach, Beddingfield, courthouse, transfer house

Abe Lincoln Mural

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During 2018, a slew of new murals are being painted all around Decatur, including 3 downtown and 2 in Oakwood. One of the ones downtown is located just east of the Macon County Jail and features President Abraham Lincoln. Here's a series of photos showing the progression of this beautiful piece of art. ARTIST: Eric Weatherford (Oddwall Painting) PHOTO CREDITS: Marvin Sowers

Memory Lane 59

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Memory Lane 59 Decatur Illinois memory lane, heinkel's, lard, postmark, USPS, Millikin Bank, millikin university, Fan's Field, Ted Nugent, first day cover, USPS, Decatur Stamp Club, a.e. staley, 1954, matchbook, golf, Wagner, Central Park, fountain