Great River Road, 2016

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1958 Photograph of Chinatown Lake now known as Maryville Fishing Club Lake This is a color photograph taken in June of 1958 of the Pond 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. 1958 November 13, 2019
Edwardsville High School "The Tiger Times" October 24, 1958 This is the October 24, 1958 issue of Edwardsville High School's "The Tiger Times" Vol. XXI No. 3 1958 November 15, 2018
Edwardsville High School Class of 1908 50th Reunion There are three photographs in this collection of the class of 1908 during their 50th class reunion in 1958. 1958 November 15, 2018
1958 CAT Cracker at Night This is a black and white photograph of the CAT cracker lit at night. 1958 November 13, 2018
1958 Standard Oil Employees Playing Baseball This is a black and white photograph of employees playing baseball. Geo Nauyak is shown batting in the picture. The photograph was taken in 1958. 1958 November 13, 2018
1957 Alton Box Board Company Letter This is a letter addressed to L. H. Butterworth from Robert Maucker, discussing attendance to a September 9th dinner, sponsored by Standard Oil, which showcased the work Standard Oil and students were doing in the schools. September 20, 1957 October 25, 2018
1957 "Catalyst Magic" Photograph from the Golden Jubilee of the Standard Oil Refinery This is an 8" by 10" black and white photograph of Dr. Llewellyn performing his "Catalyst Magic" show for the Standard Oil 50th Anniversary Celebration in 1957. September 13, 1957 October 30, 2018
1957 Catalyst Magic Photograph This is an 8" by 10" black and white photograph of Dr. Llewellyn performing a "Catalyst Magic" show for the Standard Oil 50th Anniversary celebration. September 13, 1957 October 30, 2018
Letter to Butterworth from Elizabeth Parks Jerues This letter was sent to L. H. Butterworth from Elizabeth Parks Jerues thanking L.H Butterworth for the 50th Anniversary Jubilee celbrations Mr. Butterworth aided in organizing for the Community. Within the letter, Mrs. Parks Jerues, mentions her father, Richard Parks, was one of the founding employees of the Wood River Refinery. She also mentions her association with the Wood River Women's Club and expresses gratitude for her invitation to the 50th anniversary celebrations of Standard Oil Company in Wood River. The letter is dated received by Mr. Butteerworth, September 13, 1957. September 12, 1957 October 25, 2018
1957 Letter from Roxana Womans Club President to Standard Oil This is a letter from Merle Young to L. H. Butterworth about attendance to a September 9th dinner for community involvement sponsored by Standard Oil. The letter was received by Mr. Butterworth September 13th. A stamp on the letter indicates it was sent to employee relations for record-keeping on September 16th. September 11, 1957 October 25, 2018