Great River Road, 2016

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Kasper Kaser At Glen Carbon Crossing <br /><br />
Kasper Kaser At Glen Carbon Crossing waiting by a streetcar shelter.
1902 December 8, 2016
Photograph of Elliott Mudge Whithead from 1902 This is a photo of Elliott Mudge Whithead. The reverse side of the photograph details "For Aunt Birdie with love from Elliott Mudge Whithead age 2 yrs. 7 mo. April 12, 1902. In the photo, he is standing on a chair holding a stuffed animal. 1902 March 15, 2019
March 29, 1903 Marriage Certificate of John Heinrich Balster and A. Rebekkah Deye, Bethalto, Ilinois This is the marriage certificate of John Heinrich Balster and A. Rebekka Deye, who were married in Bethalto, Illinois on March 29, 1903. On the certificate are religious scenes depicting some of the different sacraments, a scene of communion and the Lutheran tenet of practicing religion in the home.

This artifact was contributed by Rachel Harris in February of 2020 as part of a visit to her classroom at Liberty Middle School.
March 29, 1903 March 4, 2020
March 29, 1903 Wedding Photo of Henry &amp; Rebecca ‘nee Deye Balster This is a wedding photo of Anna Rebbeca Dyee Balster and Henry Balster. She raised Arlene Renken. This is part of a collection which includes the marriage certificate of the couple who were wed in Bethalto, Illinois on March 29th in 1903.

This artifact was contributed by Rachel Harris in February of 2020 as part of a visit to her classroom at Liberty Middle School.
March 29, 1903 March 4, 2020
Mules used to haul brick from brick yard to railroad Mules were used to haul brick from the brick yard to the railroad. They made a little road that went by Nickel Plate Station. 1904 December 8, 2016
Business card for D.H. Mudge: Attorney at Law, circa 1905-1915 This is a business card for D.H. Mudge: Attorney at Law, Edwardsville, Illinois, circa 1905-1915 circa 1905-1915 March 15, 2019
1907 Horse and Wagon in front of Holding Tanks This is a black and white 8" by 10" image of a family in a horse drawn wagon in the foreground, overlooking holding tanks and smokestacks. On the back, a Post-It note reads, "Standard Oil Wood River 1907 Corner of Madison and St. Louis Road." The image is stamped by "Wood River Public Library." Print on the back of image reads, "S.O.W.R Refinery View Looking SE from N.W. corner of Refinery - Property 1907." 1907 October 25, 2018
1908 Wood River and Railroad Tracks This is a black and white photograph of railroad tracks in the foreground and sparce houses along the road with a sign for "Wood River" along it. The bottom right corner is labeled as part of the photograph "COPYRIGHTED 1908 BY STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF INDIANA" On back, the image is stamped by "Photo Art Shop Movies Cameras Supplies Wood River, Ill" and stamped by "Wood River Public Library." 1908 October 24, 2018
Photograph Panorama of Refinery and Town These are black and white images of three photographs taped together to create a panorama of the refinery and town. Circa 1908 October 25, 2018
1908 Postcard of Leclaire in Edwardsville, Illinois This is a postcard dated October 3, 1908 depicting a scene in Leclaire in Edwardsville, Illinois. It is addressed to Miss Martha Criley of Indianapolis, Indiana. It reads: "My dear Miss Criley, Don't you think my building and grounds are nice looking. I have every thing my own way. I often wonder what to do next, but I have no one to ask so I go ahead and do. I am enjoying life these days, hope you are. Love to you, Esther" 1908 November 15, 2018