Great River Road, 2016

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1910 Postcard Displaying Buildings of the Exteriror  of the Donk Brothers Mine no. 2 This is a postcard displaying a series of Donk Mine outbuildings and the exterior of the Donk Brothers mine no. 2 site. The mine was in operation from 1902 to 1925. The Postcard image was taken in March of 1910. 1910 November 13, 2019
Illinois Terminal Engine Number 30 This is a black and white photograph of the "Illinois Terminal" Engine no. 30. The engine appears to be pulling railcarts of coal behind it. four are visible in the image. The engine has steam coming from its chimney stack. A conductor can be seen leaning out of the window of the train. circa 1900s November 13, 2019
Chinatown Lake Now Known as Maryville Fishing Club Lake This is a color photograph of a that runs alongside Parkview Street in Maryville, Illinois. The pond is now known as the "Maryville Fishing Club Lake" inside Drost Park. It originally ran alongside the St. Louis Troy and Eastern Railroad line and Parkview Street known as Chinatown road at the turn of the century. The Pond is located across the street from Donk Company housing known as "Chinatown" which consisted of 41 housing lots. Circa 1900-1925 November 13, 2019