Great River Road, 2016

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Photograph of Sixteen Girls in Sailor-Style Dresses Undated photograph of sixteen girls in two rows. The girls are wearing sailor-style dresses. Although undated, the photograph was likely taken between 1900-1920. The photograph may have been taken as part of activities related to a turnverein, or German cultural hall, in southwest Illinois. Unknown September 29, 2025
Photograph of Interior of Edwardsville National Bank Showing Kickapoo Indian Treaty Mural Undated photograph of the interior of the Edwardsville National Bank showing the so-called Kickapoo Indian Treaty mural hanging on the wall. The mural was painted by Robert W. Grafton in 1923. The mural is a fictionalized depiction of the signing of a treaty between the Kickapoo nation and Euro-American settlers near Fort Dearborn. After 1923 September 29, 2025
1902 Photograph  of People Assembled for a Trolley Party at the 1857 Madison County Courthouse in Edwardsville, Illinois 1902 photograph of a group of men, women, and children sitting and standing for a formal portrait in front of the main door to the 1857 Madison County Courthouse. Text indicates this is for a trolley party. 1902 September 29, 2025
1898 Photograph of Main Street in Edwardsville, Illinois, Showing Utility Poles and Street Fair Tents 1898 photograph taken from a second story showing tents on Main Street of Edwarsdville, Illinois, during a Free Street Fair. The E. A. Keller Co. tent is visible. October 1898 September 29, 2025
Photograph of the exterior of the 1857 Madison County Courthouse with a Peanut and Popcorn Wagon Undated photograph showing the exterior of the 1857 Madison County courthouse. There is snow on the ground, a group of men standing outside the courthouse door, and a peanut and popcorn wagon in the foreground. Before 1915 September 29, 2025
1912 Photograph of the Arch Built for the Madison County Centennial Celebration 1912 photograph showing a large temporary arch built outside the Madison County Courthouse to celebrate Madison County's centennial in 1912. A row of men stand under the arch. 1912 September 29, 2025
1912 Photograph of a Street Scene with Trucks and a Trolley During the Madison County Centennial Celebration 1912 photograph showing a street scene, likely from Edwardsville, Illinois, with a crowd, a trolley, and several trucks during the 1912 Madison County Centennial celebration, held in September. September 1912 September 29, 2025
Photograph of Marching Band Led by Men on Horses Undated photograph of a marching band with musical instruments led by two men on horseback. There are multiple US flags on display. Unknown September 29, 2025
Photograph of "Fern," a Woman Leaning on a Chair Wearing a Hat Undated (circa 1920s) photograph of a woman leaning on a chair and wearing a hat and pleated skirt. Writing on the back of the photograph says "Fern." circa 1920 September 29, 2025
1912 Photograph of Eleanor Boeschenstein and Other Women Shooting a Cannon at Start of Madison County Centennial Photograph of Eleanor Boeschenstein firing a cannon to begin Madison County's Centennial in September 1912. A row of women and one man stand behind her. 1912 September 29, 2025