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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 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 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
Photograph of the Inside of the "Old Keller Store" This photograph shows the inside of the "Old Keller Store" with four men facing the camera. The store seems to primarily sell hardware and tools. Unknown October 2, 2025
1919 Photograph of People Celebrating the Victory Liberty Loan in Edwardsville, Illinois This 1919 photograph shows a large crowd of people celebrating the Victory Liberty Loan. The photograph also shows a U. S. machine gun tank. April 15, 1919 September 30, 2025
Photograph of St. John's Methodist Church in Edwardsville, Illinois This photograph shows a street view of the St John's Methodist Church in Edwardsville, Illinois. There are seven people standing outside the church facing the view of the camera. A wagon is also visible in the bottom right corner of the photo. Circa 1890 September 30, 2025
Photograph of The "Palace Eagles" Basketball Team This photograph shows two rows of young men, with a child holding a basketball centered in the first row. The men are wearing jerseys that show the team name of "Palace Eagles." Two men in casual clothing stand in the second row on each side. The Palace Eagles were a basketball team in Madison County, Illinois. Circa 1930 September 30, 2025
1910 Photograph of Edwardsville High School Football Team This 1910 photograph shows three rows of boys, with the boy in the front holding a football. The boys are seated outside in front of an exterior doorway. All are dressed in athletic clothing. 1910 September 30, 2025
Chuck Sanderson Oral History Interview In this oral history interview, Chuck Sanderson describes his business and hobby of running multiple pinball-themed businesses in Madison County. He describes two businesses he's run and the community of pinball enthusiasts in the region during the early twenty-first century. June 11, 2025 September 9, 2025
Photograph of Chuck Sanderson at Atomic Arcade Photograph of Chuck Sanderson in front of a brick wall with the logo for Atomic Arcade, the pinball facility Sanderson owns in Wood River, Illinois. 2020 - 2025 September 9, 2025