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Collinsville Historical Museum Photograph Collection (62 total)

These photographs of various events and people in Collinsville history were loaned to us to digitize by the Collinsville Historical Museum.

  • Collection: Collinsville Historical Museum Photograph Collection
Thumbnail Title Description Date Date Added
Clara Metz Hartmann This is a photograph of Clara Metz Hartman, daughter of the owner of the Metz Store. She married A. J. Hartmann. Unknown September 16, 2017
Fred C. Metz dry good store This is a photograph of people standing in front of Fred C. Metz dry good store in Collinsville. Unknown September 16, 2017
Dr. M. W. Harrison in front of the only black hospital in Collinsville, Illinois This photograph is of Dr. M.W. Harrison standing in front of the only black hospital in Collinsville, Illinois. There is a horse and buggy in the street in front. It was located at 206 S. Seminary Street in a small building behind the main facility. Unknown September 17, 2017
1921 CTHS basketball team This is a photograph of the 1921 Collinsville Township High School (CTHS) basketball team. Pictured are:
Back row: Coach Hawkins, Earl Paul, Harrison C. "Bill" Finley
Kneeling: Vivian Siegal, Edward Schiller
Front Row: Sidney Skinner, Bill Whittaker, Leo Jokerst, Jack Renfro.
1921 September 17, 2017
J. C. McLanahan Ford Agency showroom in Collinsville around 1915 This photograph was taken around 1915 of the J. C. McLanahan Ford Agency showroom. The agency was located at 108 Seminary, Collinsville, Illinois. Pictured in the photo is Mr. McLanahan on the left and Albert Lathrop, head salesman on the right. 1910 - 1919 September 17, 2017
J. C. McLanahan Ford Agency at their new building on West Main Street in Collinsville This is a picture of the J. C. McLanahan Ford Agency at their new building located at 310 West Main St. Some of the persons pictured are: J.C. McLanahan in the center wearing a hat. Albert Lathrop, head salesman, in the white shirt on the right. Mr. Bush and Miss Metz near Mr. Lathrop. The two men in white jackets are barbers. One is Mr. B. Mueller. The other people are unknown. Unknown September 17, 2017
Hartman Cigar Store in Collinsville during the 1920s This photograph of Hartman Cigar Store was taken in the 1920s. The business was located on the corner of Main and Clinton in the Miner's Institute Building. 1920 - 1929 September 17, 2017
Collinsville Fire Department's Firetruck and Crew in front of the Firehouse in Collinsville in 1926 This photograph shows the Collinsville Fire Department's firetruck and its uniformed crew in front of the fire house on Center Street between Main Street and Church Street next to City Hall. It was taken March 5, 1926. The building in the far background is Webster School. March 5, 1926 September 17, 2017
Collinsville Fire Department in 1924 This photograph was taken in 1924 in front of the Collinsville Fire House on Center Street. The uniformed crew are displaying the new fire truck. Buildings in the background of the picture are the backs of Main Street businesses. 1924 September 17, 2017
Decorated automobile for the Collinsville Commercial Club Parade This is a photograph of a decorated automobile, The occasion was the Collinsville Commercial Club Parade. The date is approximately 1919. Pictured in the automobile are (l to r): Carl Becker, Harold John Schroeppel, Buelah Schroeppel, small girl( unidentified), Maxine Schroeppel, Minnie Becker Schroeppel (partially hidden, and Dr. Gustave H.R. Schroeppel. Circa 1919 September 17, 2017