![1892 Photograph of Woman with Birds and Potatoes Holding "Ambrosius & Sons" Sign](https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/files/thumbnails/efc55aa3bb91869bc39fc67e36ff9549.jpg "1892 Photograph of Woman with Birds and Potatoes Holding "Ambrosius & Sons" Sign") |
1892 Photograph of Woman with Birds and Potatoes Holding "Ambrosius & Sons" Sign |
This photograph shows a woman wearing a dress with many food items attached, including a belt made of potatoes. She also appears to have a bird sitting on each shoulder and a hat decorated with eggs. She is standing outside holding up a sign for Ambrosius & Sons, a business in Collinsville, Illinois. The 1892 on her dress may have referred to the 1892 Columbian Exposition in Chicago. |
1892 |
October 2, 2025 |
![Photograph of Woman Holding "Ambrosius & Sons" Sign](https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/files/thumbnails/e6c2fad6e6046555b65fa4aa4cdd8b9b.jpg "Photograph of Woman Holding "Ambrosius & Sons" Sign") |
Photograph of Woman Holding "Ambrosius & Sons" Sign |
This photograph shows a woman wearing a top hat and a long skirt with several pairs of boots attached. She is standing outside and holding up a sign for Ambrosius & Sons, a store in Collinsville, Illinois. |
Unknown |
October 2, 2025 |
![Photograph of the Inside of the "Ideal Market" at 416 East Main Street in Collinsville, Illinois](https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/files/thumbnails/32704d3da85eaa1f1abdaf037174ea0d.jpg "Photograph of the Inside of the "Ideal Market" at 416 East Main Street in Collinsville, Illinois") |
Photograph of the Inside of the "Ideal Market" at 416 East Main Street in Collinsville, Illinois |
This photograph shows the inside of the "Ideal Market" in Collinsville, Illinois. There are six men shown who appear to be both working and shopping at the store. The market sold groceries and food products. |
Unknown |
October 2, 2025 |
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Carol Dappert Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, Carol Dappert discusses her childhood in Glen Carbon, Illinois, her career in the St. Louis region, and various developments in Glen Carbon, Edwardsville, and Collinsville during the 1970s-2000s. |
June 12, 2025 |
August 27, 2025 |
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2015 Photographs of Colin Kilzer Building an Accessible Swingset for an Eagle Scout Project |
These four photographs from fall 2015 show Colin Kilzer working on his Eagle Scout project. Kilzer built a swingset accessible to those with disabilities at Willoughby Farms in Collinsville, Illinois. |
2015 |
August 25, 2025 |
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Joann Condellone Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, Joann Condellone describes growing up with her family of Italian immigrant coal miners in Collinsville. She talks about her struggles with misogyny as a woman in the military, as well as her career in midwifery and various travels around the world. |
February 14, 2019 |
September 4, 2019 |
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Fenced Entrance at St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co. |
This photograph shows a fence entrance at the St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co. This photograph was taken around the 1910s or 1920s. |
circa 1910s-1920s |
March 21, 2019 |
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Birdhouse at St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co. |
This photograph shows a birdhouse located in what seems to be a yard of a house located near the St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co. This photograph was taken around the 1910s or 1920s. |
circa 1910s-1920s |
March 21, 2019 |
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Fenced-in Yard Area at the St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co. |
This photograph shows what seems to be a yard of a house located near the St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co. This photograph was taken around the 1910s or 1920s. |
circa 1910s-1920s |
March 21, 2019 |
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Distant View of St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co. |
This set of two photographs shows a distant view at the St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co. grounds. Both smokestacks are visible in the photos. These photographs were taken around the 1910s or 1920s. |
circa 1910s-1920s |
March 21, 2019 |
