Springfield Photographs

Heat Wave

justin.fowler — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:42:54 +0000

A heat wave that saw temperatures in the upper 90s for 11 days in July 1932, brought several deaths statewide. Frank Dillon wipes perspiration from his brow while walking along Adams Street on July 22, 1932. The new Central Illinois Public Service Building is in the background. Click here to purchase a print.

Conrad Griesser

justin.fowler — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:41:24 +0000

Conrad Griesser, brewmaster for F. Reisch and Sons, stands in front of a brew kettle with a 360-barrel capacity just days before the brewery reopened after Prohibition, July 8, 1934. Click here to purchase a print.

Lincoln Tomb

justin.fowler — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:36:50 +0000

President Herbert Hoover, Lincoln Tomb re-dedication, June 17, 1931. Click here to purchase a print.

Herbert Hoover

justin.fowler — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:35:35 +0000

President Herbert Hoover and Mrs. Hoover, leaving Lincoln Home, June 17, 1931. Click here to purchase a print.

Public Square

justin.fowler — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:34:19 +0000

The Springfield public square seen from the Central Illinois Public Service building, Sixth and Adams streets, facing west, circa 1931. Click here to purchase a print.

Snyder Oil

justin.fowler — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:31:57 +0000

Snyder Oil Company service station, either 1020 S. Grand Ave. East or Fifth and South Grand, September 1, 1929. Click here to purchase a print.

Willis Spalding

justin.fowler — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:23:14 +0000

S. T. Anderson, left, and Utilities Commissioner Willis J. Spalding, Lake Springfield construction, July 12, 1935. Click here to purchase a print.

Lake Construction

justin.fowler — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:21:33 +0000

Lake Springfield construction, June 7, 1933. Click here to purchase a print.

Pearl’s Market

justin.fowler — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:20:31 +0000

Pearl’s Open Air Market, N.E. corner of Kline and Jefferson streets, June 28, 1929. Click here to purchase a print.

Plaza Apartment

justin.fowler — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:18:58 +0000

Plaza Apartment Building, 1008-1018 S. Seventh Street. Display of Norge refrigerators to be installed. J.T. Peters mansion in background. Click here to purchase a print.