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Exteriror image of the Donk Brothers Mine no. 2 |
This is a back and white image of the exteriror of the Donk Brothers Mine in Maryville, Illinois. The image is labeled "Donk Colliery Maryville ILL." Three buildings are visible in the image including the tall exteriror of the mine entrance, four smokstacks, as well as a power line in the foreground. The second image is an edited version of the original commissioned by the Maryville Heritage Association. The image is undated, but the mine was in operation from 1902 to 1925. |
circa 1910s - 1920s |
November 13, 2019 |
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1915 First Annual Picnic of the Maryville Chapter of the International Hod Carriers Union |
This is a black and white panoramic group image of the "First Annual Picnic" of the Maryville, Il local chapter of the International Hod Carriers Union which took place September, 6th of 1915. The miners are werearing suits with ties and have ribbons pinned onto the left side of their chests. The chapter number is listed as 1802 on the front of the image. On the top left corner of the photograph is written "Photo By Idoux Schnieder Center Bldg St. Louis." Miners in the top right corner are holding a "United Mine Workers of America" banner with their local chapter information running across the top of the banner. |
1915 |
November 13, 2019 |
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Donk Mine entrance |
This is a black and white image of four men sitting at the entrance of the Donk Mine no. 2 shaft. The men are holding tools such as a pic ax and welding gear. All four of the men are wearing lighted helmets. Rough cut wooden support beams are prominent thorughout the mine shaft. The image is undated but the mine was in operation from 1902 to 1925. |
circa 1910s - 1920s |
November 13, 2019 |
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Chart showing the position of the Madison County Tuberculosis Sanitarium in relation to the Donk Brothers Mine No. 4 |
This diagram drawn by Bob Gibson shows the position of the Madison County Tuberculosis Sanitarium relative to the underground Donk Brothers Mine No. 4. Shortly after the sanitarium opened, it suffered from subsidence due to the mine underneath it. |
Unknown |
August 14, 2018 |
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Exterior of the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002 After Mine Subsidence |
This photograph shows the exterior of the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002. The nursing home closed in the late 1990s. The building was torn down a few years after the photo was taken. |
December 20, 2002 |
August 13, 2018 |
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Exterior of the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002 After Mine Subsidence |
This photograph shows the exterior of the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002. The nursing home closed in the late 1990s. The building was torn down a few years after the photo was taken. |
December 20, 2002 |
August 13, 2018 |
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Exterior of the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002 After Mine Subsidence |
This photograph shows the exterior of the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002. The nursing home closed in the late 1990s. The building was torn down a few years after the photo was taken. |
December 20, 2002 |
August 13, 2018 |
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Exterior of the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002 After Mine Subsidence |
This photograph shows the exterior of the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002. The nursing home closed in the late 1990s. The building was torn down a few years after the photo was taken. |
December 20, 2002 |
August 13, 2018 |
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Exterior of the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002 After Mine Subsidence |
This photograph shows the exterior of the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002. The nursing home closed in the late 1990s. The building was torn down a few years after the photo was taken. |
December 20, 2002 |
August 13, 2018 |
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Exterior of the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002 After Mine Subsidence |
This photograph shows the exterior of the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002. The nursing home closed in the late 1990s. The building was torn down a few years after the photo was taken. |
December 20, 2002 |
August 13, 2018 |
