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New Lincoln School Building |
This photograph shows the second Lincoln School building, which was constructed in 1911. The Lincoln School was a public school for African Americans in Edwardsville. The school closed in 1950 due to the desegregation of the Edwardsville school system, and was renovated in 1952 as a Kindergarten through 6th grade school. The school closed permanently in 1972. Today, the building is home to the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities. |
After 1911 |
October 6, 2016 |
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Old Lincoln School Building |
This photograph shows the original Lincoln School prior to the construction of the new building in 1911. |
1877 to 1911 |
October 10, 2016 |
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Floor Plan for the New Lincoln School |
This floor plan was drawn by the Alton architecture firm L. Pfeiffenberger & Son for the building of a new Lincoln School for African American children in Edwardsville. The school building opened in 1912. Today, the building is home to the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities. |
Circa 1911 |
October 13, 2016 |
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Panoramic Photo of the Illinois Glass Company |
This panoramic photo shows works of the Illinois Glass Company in 1897 |
August 6, 1897 |
November 15, 2016 |
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Aerial View of Owens-Illinois Glass Factory |
Aerial view of Owens-Illinois Glass Factory featuring several buildings. |
Unknown |
November 15, 2016 |
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Proposed Design for Souvenir Glassware for the Alton Plant Centennial
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This hand drawing is of a proposed design for a souvenir glass for the centennial of the Owens-Illinois Glass Company in July 1973. The design includes gold leaf and the company's logo. |
1973 |
November 15, 2016 |
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Aerial View of Owens-Illinois Glass Factory, Alton, and Mississippi River |
Aerial photograph of Owens-Illinois Glass Factory and the Mississippi River during the Mississippi Flood in 1973. |
April 6, 1973 |
November 15, 2016 |
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Outside the Owens-Illinois Glass Factory |
This photograph of the Owens-Illinois Glass Factory was taken from the entrance by the railroad tracks. |
Unknown |
November 15, 2016 |
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Worker at Owens-Illinois Glass Factory in 1973 |
Photograph of a worker using glass-making machinery at the Owens-Illinois factory. |
June 25, 1973 |
November 15, 2016 |
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Wicker Room Crew at Owens-Illinois Glass Factory |
The Wicker Room Crew (23 females 9 males) standing outside of the factory featuring glass bottles with wicker tightly woven around them. |
Unknown |
November 15, 2016 |
