"Picture Decatur" (Decatur IL)

What use to be Shelton Motor Inn (Best Western), Jabroni's Lounge, America's Best Value Inn & Suites, etc. will soon be a big pile of rubble. 450 East Pershing Road, Decatur 3/25/2016

As Millikin University continues its work on rehabilitation, revitalization, and modernization of the campus, we ran out that way to get final pictures of the remains of Mills Hall: Hessler Hall comes down next:

Changes are taking place out at Millikin: - Mills Hall is being demo'd; the building was named after Albert Mills, a MU history professor for 40 years - Hessler Hall is being demo'd; the building was named after Millikin's 6th President, John Hessler - Aston Hall is being returned to service after being mothballed as a residence hall in 2008 Pictures of Mills Hall demo: Herald and Review article: http://m.herald-review.com/news/local/education/millikin-demolishing-halls-of-memories/article_d79d7ae2-ad97-5b1b-8581-ce29523e7850.html

October 3, 2014 The old Franklin Mall in Decatur Illinois was demolished. Here are some photos that may bring back memories for some of you: 10-foot statue of Blind Justice last known residence:  Wabash Depot Antique Centre Demolition Day (photos by Norman Gromen): And here's a link to a great piece by Herald and Review columnist Bob Fallstrom about the Franklin Mall: LINK

Here's a collection of photos from Decatur's baseball past, starting with the Commodores and Fans Field (1927-1974).  Fans Field was located on the southeast corner of Garfield and Woodford Streets. demolition in 1975 Fans Field Today..... looking northeast towards 2nd base looking southeast towards home plate looking northwest towards home plate And don't forget there was also baseball played on Staley Field (1915-1923): It is believed that the field was located on the northwest corner of Eldorado and 22nd Streets, near where the Staley Viaduct is today.

Kentucky Fried Chicken 105 West Wood Street Decatur Illinois demolished 7/8/2014