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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
	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
	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
	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
	Aerial View of Owens-Illinois Glass Factory	Aerial view of Owens-Illinois Glass Factory featuring several buildings.	Unknown	November 15, 2016
	Proposed Design for Souvenir Glassware for the Alton Plant Centennial	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
	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
	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
	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
	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