"Picture Decatur" (Decatur IL)

A few shots from "out and about" in Decatur.  Thanks to those who contributed shots for this post ! Merchant Street Franklin Street, under construction Good Samaritan Inn 25 Years for Delmar Hazenfield, WOW on Eldorado Street at former Wake the Dead building one of Decatur's coolest landmarks Staley Tower, in the fall

October 10, 2014 The entire Decatur community -- individuals, businesses, churches, social organizations, schools/universities -- came together to raise over 1,000,000 pounds of food in the WSOY Community Food Drive. Here are some great shots celebrating the day..... absolutely amazing!  BE PROUD DECATUR!! Mayor Mike McElroy and former Mayor Paul Osborne

October 3, 2014 The old Franklin Mall in Decatur Illinois was demolished. Here are some photos that may bring back memories for some of you: 10-foot statue of Blind Justice last known residence:  Wabash Depot Antique Centre Demolition Day (photos by Norman Gromen): And here's a link to a great piece by Herald and Review columnist Bob Fallstrom about the Franklin Mall: LINK