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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
First Baseball Field in Maryville, Illinois This is a black and white image of the first baseball field in Maryville, Illinois. The field was at the corner of Parkview Drive (also known as Chinatown Road) and East Main Street. circa 1930s November 13, 2019
Group Photograph of Miners in Uniforms in Front of Equipment This is a black and white staged group photograph of miners posing in front of mining equipment with lunch pails and light-able miners caps on. circa 1920s November 13, 2019
High School Senior Louis Neptune in Coal Miner Baseball Uniform This is a black and white photograph of high school senior Louis Neptune in a coal miner baseball uniform circa 1930s November 13, 2019
Hole From Mining Trash Dump from the Donk Brothers Mine no. 2 This is a black and white photograph of a mining trash dump at the Donk Brothers Mine no. 2. The railroad is visible on the left, with a locomotive pulling a series of coal cars. In the center of the image a group of men and women are present seen standing around the pit. circa 1920s 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
Izzy Fister in the 2017 Maryville Homecoming Parade Isabella “Izzy” Fister, dressed as Wonder Woman, is ready to ride on a float in the Maryville Homecoming Parade in 2017. Also on the float is a photo of her mom, Becky Fister, who was Wonder Woman in the same parade 40 years earlier. June 9, 2017 July 18, 2017
James Morgan in the 1947 Maryville Homecoming Parade Three-year-old James “Jim” Valesano Morgan sits on a float ready for the Maryville Homecoming parade in 1947. July 11, 1947 July 18, 2017
John Brusatti in Maryville Baseball Uniform This is a black and white photograph of John Brusatti of Maryville, Illinois in his Maryville baseball uniform. circa 1930s November 13, 2019
John Drost in Uniform at Bat This is a black and white photograph of John Drost at bat in his Norfolk uniform. Drost played as a third baseman in the Minor Leagues from 1932 to 1934 on the Norfolk team and Sioux Falls in 1934. circa 1930s November 13, 2019