StreatorDirectory · Est. 1868

Historical Photos of Streator, Illinois

These historical images of Streator, Illinois are in the public domain or have no known copyright restrictions. Each photo is credited to its source below its caption, with a link back to the original collection.

Downtown & Main Street

Main Street, West from Sterling Street — Main Street, West from Sterling Street (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Main Street, West from Sterling Street" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

A Brick-Paved Road with Dirt Road Alongside — A Brick-Paved Road with Dirt Road Alongside (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "A Brick-Paved Road with Dirt Road Alongside" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Heenan Department Store — Heenan Department Store (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Heenan Department Store" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Interior of Heenan Department Store, Street Floor — Interior of Heenan Department Store, Street Floor (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Interior of Heenan Department Store, Street Floor" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

First Page of the Independent-Times — First Page of the Independent-Times (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "First Page of the Independent-Times" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Interior of Union National Bank — Interior of Union National Bank (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Interior of Union National Bank" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Interior of People's Trust and Savings Bank — Interior of People's Trust and Savings Bank (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Interior of People's Trust and Savings Bank" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

The Teberg Shoe House — The Teberg Shoe House (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "The Teberg Shoe House" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Blue Front Cafe — Blue Front Cafe (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Blue Front Cafe" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Columbia Hotel — Columbia Hotel (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Columbia Hotel" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Viaduct at Streator, Ill. — Viaduct at Streator, Ill. (1901). Viaduct at Streator, Ill. Detroit Publishing Co. photograph. Source: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division (Detroit Publishing Co.), No known restrictions on publication (LOC).

Reifschneider "Balloon shop" (Streator) — Reifschneider "Balloon shop" (Streator) (1900). Photograph shows William Reifschneider's balloon shop in Streator, Illinois (Bain News Service). Source: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division (Bain News Service), No known restrictions on publication (LOC).

Industry (Glass, Coal & Clay)

Assembled View of American Bottle Co.'s Works — Assembled View of American Bottle Co.'s Works (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Assembled View of American Bottle Co.'s Works" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

View of Thatcher Milk Bottle Plant — View of Thatcher Milk Bottle Plant (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "View of Thatcher Milk Bottle Plant" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

The Streator Clay Co.'s Plant — The Streator Clay Co.'s Plant (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "The Streator Clay Co.'s Plant" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

The Acme Coal Company Plant — The Acme Coal Company Plant (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "The Acme Coal Company Plant" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Panoramic View of the Crawford Locomotive and Car Co. Plant — Panoramic View of the Crawford Locomotive and Car Co. Plant (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Panoramic View of the Crawford Locomotive and Car Co. Plant" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

The Hoban Factory — The Hoban Factory (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "The Hoban Factory" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Inside View of the Illinois Creamery Plant — Inside View of the Illinois Creamery Plant (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Inside View of the Illinois Creamery Plant" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

The Alliance Co. Ice Cream Vendor Wagon — The Alliance Co. Ice Cream Vendor Wagon (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "The Alliance Co. Ice Cream Vendor Wagon" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Bird's-Eye View of Motor Car Plant — Bird's-Eye View of Motor Car Plant (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Bird's-Eye View of Motor Car Plant" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Hill Floral Co. Plant — Hill Floral Co. Plant (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Hill Floral Co. Plant" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Viaduct and bottle works, Streator, Ill. — Viaduct and bottle works, Streator, Ill. (1901). Viaduct and bottle works, Streator, Ill. Detroit Publishing Co. photograph. Source: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division (Detroit Publishing Co.), No known restrictions on publication (LOC).

Bottleworks, Streator, Ill., Oct. 4, 1901, The — Bottleworks, Streator, Ill., Oct. 4, 1901, The (1901). Bottleworks, Streator, Ill., Oct. 4, 1901, The. Detroit Publishing Co. photograph. Source: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division (Detroit Publishing Co.), No known restrictions on publication (LOC).

Railroads & Transportation

View of Santa Fe Yards and Station — View of Santa Fe Yards and Station (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "View of Santa Fe Yards and Station" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

View of C. B. & Q. Yards and Station — View of C. B. & Q. Yards and Station (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "View of C. B. & Q. Yards and Station" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

The New Steel-Model Interurban Passenger Car — The New Steel-Model Interurban Passenger Car (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "The New Steel-Model Interurban Passenger Car" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Bridge over Vermillion [sic] River at Streator, Ill. — Bridge over Vermillion [sic] River at Streator, Ill. (1901). Bridge over Vermillion [sic] River at Streator, Ill. Detroit Publishing Co. photograph. Source: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division (Detroit Publishing Co.), No known restrictions on publication (LOC).

Streator, Illinois. The coal chutes along the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad between Chicago and Chillicothe, Il — Streator, Illinois. The coal chutes along the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad between Chicago and Chillicothe, Il (1943). Streator, Illinois. The coal chutes along the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad between Chicago and Chillicothe, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano for the U.S. Office of War Information. Source: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division (FSA/OWI (Jack Delano)), No known restrictions on publication (LOC).

Streator, Illinois. Going through the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad yard. In the background is a large bottling — Streator, Illinois. Going through the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad yard. In the background is a large bottling (1943). Streator, Illinois. Going through the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad yard. In the background is a large bottling works. Photograph by Jack Delano for the U.S. Office of War Information. Source: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division (FSA/OWI (Jack Delano)), No known restrictions on publication (LOC).

Related view: Streator, Illinois. The coal chutes along the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad between Chicago and C — Related view: Streator, Illinois. The coal chutes along the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad between Chicago and C (1943). Untitled photo, possibly related to: Streator, Illinois. The coal chutes along the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad between Chicago and Chillicothe, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano for the U.S. Office of War Information. Source: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division (FSA/OWI (Jack Delano)), No known restrictions on publication (LOC).

Related view: Streator, Illinois. Going through the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad yard. In the background is a — Related view: Streator, Illinois. Going through the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad yard. In the background is a (1943). Untitled photo, possibly related to: Streator, Illinois. Going through the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad yard. In the background is a large bottling works. Photograph by Jack Delano for the U.S. Office of War Information. Source: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division (FSA/OWI (Jack Delano)), No known restrictions on publication (LOC).

Related view: Streator, Illinois. Going through the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad yard. In the background is a (2) — Related view: Streator, Illinois. Going through the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad yard. In the background is a (2) (1943). Untitled photo, possibly related to: Streator, Illinois. Going through the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad yard. In the background is a large bottling works. Photograph by Jack Delano for the U.S. Office of War Information. Source: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division (FSA/OWI (Jack Delano)), No known restrictions on publication (LOC).

Streator (vicinity), Illinois. Passing an eastbound freight train on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad between — Streator (vicinity), Illinois. Passing an eastbound freight train on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad between (1943). Streator (vicinity), Illinois. Passing an eastbound freight train on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad between Chicago and Chillicothe, Illinois. Seen through the window of the cupola. Photograph by Jack Delano for the U.S. Office of War Information. Source: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division (FSA/OWI (Jack Delano)), No known restrictions on publication (LOC).

Related view: Streator (vicinity), Illinois. Passing an eastbound freight train on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rai — Related view: Streator (vicinity), Illinois. Passing an eastbound freight train on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rai (1943). Untitled photo, possibly related to: Streator (vicinity), Illinois. Passing an eastbound freight train on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad between Chicago and Chillicothe, Illinois. Seen through the window of the cupola. Photograph by Jack Delano for the U.S. Office of War Information. Source: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division (FSA/OWI (Jack Delano)), No known restrictions on publication (LOC).

Related view: Streator (vicinity), Illinois. Passing an eastbound freight train on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rai (2) — Related view: Streator (vicinity), Illinois. Passing an eastbound freight train on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rai (2) (1943). Untitled photo, possibly related to: Streator (vicinity), Illinois. Passing an eastbound freight train on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad between Chicago and Chillicothe, Illinois. Seen through the window of the cupola. Photograph by Jack Delano for the U.S. Office of War Information. Source: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division (FSA/OWI (Jack Delano)), No known restrictions on publication (LOC).

Related view: Streator (vicinity), Illinois. Passing an eastbound freight train on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rai (3) — Related view: Streator (vicinity), Illinois. Passing an eastbound freight train on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rai (3) (1943). Untitled photo, possibly related to: Streator (vicinity), Illinois. Passing an eastbound freight train on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad between Chicago and Chillicothe, Illinois. Seen through the window of the cupola. Photograph by Jack Delano for the U.S. Office of War Information. Source: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division (FSA/OWI (Jack Delano)), No known restrictions on publication (LOC).

Related view: Streator (vicinity), Illinois. Passing an eastbound freight train on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rai (4) — Related view: Streator (vicinity), Illinois. Passing an eastbound freight train on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rai (4) (1943). Untitled photo, possibly related to: Streator (vicinity), Illinois. Passing an eastbound freight train on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad between Chicago and Chillicothe, Illinois. Seen through the window of the cupola. Photograph by Jack Delano for the U.S. Office of War Information. Source: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division (FSA/OWI (Jack Delano)), No known restrictions on publication (LOC).

Santa Fe "Warbonnet" passenger train at Streator, July 1963 — Santa Fe "Warbonnet" passenger train at Streator, July 1963 (1963-07). These are Roger Puta's photographs. ATSF 302 (F7A) with Train 2, The San Francisco Chief, at Streator, IL in July 1963 Source: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

Santa Fe "Warbonnet" passenger train at Streator, July 1963 (2) — Santa Fe "Warbonnet" passenger train at Streator, July 1963 (2) (1963-07). These are Roger Puta's photographs. ATSF 37L (F7A) with Train 23, The Grand Canyon, at Streator, IL in July 1963. Note, the "L" is above the buffer. Source: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

Santa Fe "Warbonnet" passenger train at Streator, July 1963 (3) — Santa Fe "Warbonnet" passenger train at Streator, July 1963 (3) (1963-07). These are Roger Puta's photographs. ATSF 37L (F7A) with Train 23, The Grand Canyon, at Streator, IL in July 1963. Note, the "L" is above the buffer. Source: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

Train 18, the Super Chief–El Capitan, east of Streator, January 28, 1967 — Train 18, the Super Chief–El Capitan, east of Streator, January 28, 1967 (1967-01-28). Train 18, The Super Chief – El Capitan , east of Streator, IL on January 28, 1967 A Roger Puta Photograph Source: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

Civic Buildings & Services

City Hall — City Hall (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "City Hall" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Mayor and Aldermen — Mayor and Aldermen (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Mayor and Aldermen" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Fire Station No. 2 — Fire Station No. 2 (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Fire Station No. 2" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Fire Department — Fire Department (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Fire Department" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Public Library — Public Library (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Public Library" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Government Building — Government Building (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Government Building" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Streator Postoffice Staff — Streator Postoffice Staff (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Streator Postoffice Staff" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Home of Telephone Company — Home of Telephone Company (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Home of Telephone Company" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Telephone Switchboard and Operators — Telephone Switchboard and Operators (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Telephone Switchboard and Operators" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Water Works Power House — Water Works Power House (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Water Works Power House" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Streator Aqueduct Dam — Streator Aqueduct Dam (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Streator Aqueduct Dam" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Seal of Streator, Illinois — Seal of Streator, Illinois (circa 1866). The official seal of Streator, Illinois . Source: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

Schools & Churches

The Greeley School — The Greeley School (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "The Greeley School" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

The Garfield School — The Garfield School (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "The Garfield School" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

High School — High School (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "High School" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Russian Greek Church — Russian Greek Church (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Russian Greek Church" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Park Presbyterian Church — Park Presbyterian Church (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Park Presbyterian Church" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Ralph Plumb School — Ralph Plumb School (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Ralph Plumb School" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Methodist church, Streator, Ill. — Methodist church, Streator, Ill. (1900). Methodist church, Streator, Ill. Detroit Publishing Co. photograph. Source: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division (Detroit Publishing Co.), No known restrictions on publication (LOC).

Theatres, Parks & Community Life

A View of the City Park — A View of the City Park (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "A View of the City Park" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Plumb Opera House — Plumb Opera House (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Plumb Opera House" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

The Majestic Theatre (interior) — The Majestic Theatre (interior) (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "The Majestic Theatre" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

The Dawn Theatre — The Dawn Theatre (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "The Dawn Theatre" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

The Streator Club House — The Streator Club House (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "The Streator Club House" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Northern Illinois District Fair Officers and Directors — Northern Illinois District Fair Officers and Directors (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Northern Illinois District Fair Officers and Directors" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

City Park — City Park (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "City Park" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

View in City Park — View in City Park (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "View in City Park" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

16th Bi-ennial Convention, K. & L. of H., Streator, Illinois, Oct. 17-21, 1910 — 16th Bi-ennial Convention, K. & L. of H., Streator, Illinois, Oct. 17-21, 1910 (1910). Panoramic photograph of the 16th Biennial Convention of the Knights and Ladies of Honor, Streator, Illinois, October 17-21, 1910. Source: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division (Panoramic Photographs), No known restrictions on publication (LOC).

Homes

Residence of R. D. Kline — Residence of R. D. Kline (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Residence of R. D. Kline" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Residence of E. C. Kline — Residence of E. C. Kline (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Residence of E. C. Kline" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Residence of Dr. M. F. Dorsey — Residence of Dr. M. F. Dorsey (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Residence of Dr. M. F. Dorsey" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

People

Hon. W. W. Bean — Hon. W. W. Bean (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Hon. W. W. Bean" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Hon. J. C. Ames — Hon. J. C. Ames (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Hon. J. C. Ames" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Hon. W. H. Boys — Hon. W. H. Boys (c. 1912). Photograph captioned "Hon. W. H. Boys" in The Story of Streator (1912), published by The Independent-Times, Streator. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Matthew W. Jack, Manufacturer of Bottles — Matthew W. Jack, Manufacturer of Bottles (c. 1912). Portrait of Matthew W. Jack, Manufacturer of Bottles, as captioned in The Story of Streator (1912), a profile of the city's institutions and leading citizens. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

R. W. Crawford — R. W. Crawford (c. 1912). Portrait of R. W. Crawford, as captioned in The Story of Streator (1912), a profile of the city's institutions and leading citizens. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

D. Heenan — D. Heenan (c. 1912). Portrait of D. Heenan, as captioned in The Story of Streator (1912), a profile of the city's institutions and leading citizens. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Louis Nater, City Treasurer — Louis Nater, City Treasurer (c. 1912). Portrait of Louis Nater, City Treasurer, as captioned in The Story of Streator (1912), a profile of the city's institutions and leading citizens. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Fred H. Renz, City Engineer — Fred H. Renz, City Engineer (c. 1912). Portrait of Fred H. Renz, City Engineer, as captioned in The Story of Streator (1912), a profile of the city's institutions and leading citizens. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Harry Young, City Electrical Inspector — Harry Young, City Electrical Inspector (c. 1912). Portrait of Harry Young, City Electrical Inspector, as captioned in The Story of Streator (1912), a profile of the city's institutions and leading citizens. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Hon. E. M. Davis — Hon. E. M. Davis (c. 1912). Portrait of Hon. E. M. Davis, as captioned in The Story of Streator (1912), a profile of the city's institutions and leading citizens. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Oscar B. Ryon — Oscar B. Ryon (c. 1912). Portrait of Oscar B. Ryon, as captioned in The Story of Streator (1912), a profile of the city's institutions and leading citizens. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

J. C. Barlow — J. C. Barlow (c. 1912). Portrait of J. C. Barlow, as captioned in The Story of Streator (1912), a profile of the city's institutions and leading citizens. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Nathaniel McIntyre — Nathaniel McIntyre (c. 1912). Portrait of Nathaniel McIntyre, as captioned in The Story of Streator (1912), a profile of the city's institutions and leading citizens. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Rudolph D. Kline — Rudolph D. Kline (c. 1912). Portrait of Rudolph D. Kline, as captioned in The Story of Streator (1912), a profile of the city's institutions and leading citizens. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Edward C. Kline — Edward C. Kline (c. 1912). Portrait of Edward C. Kline, as captioned in The Story of Streator (1912), a profile of the city's institutions and leading citizens. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

B. T. Keating — B. T. Keating (c. 1912). Portrait of B. T. Keating, as captioned in The Story of Streator (1912), a profile of the city's institutions and leading citizens. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

M. A. Bronson — M. A. Bronson (c. 1912). Portrait of M. A. Bronson, as captioned in The Story of Streator (1912), a profile of the city's institutions and leading citizens. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Frank M. Powers — Frank M. Powers (c. 1912). Portrait of Frank M. Powers, as captioned in The Story of Streator (1912), a profile of the city's institutions and leading citizens. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Ida M. Woolley, M.D. — Ida M. Woolley, M.D. (c. 1912). Portrait of Ida M. Woolley, M.D., as captioned in The Story of Streator (1912), a profile of the city's institutions and leading citizens. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Roy Sexton, M.D. — Roy Sexton, M.D. (c. 1912). Portrait of Roy Sexton, M.D., as captioned in The Story of Streator (1912), a profile of the city's institutions and leading citizens. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

Dr. Chas. Taylor — Dr. Chas. Taylor (c. 1912). Portrait of Dr. Chas. Taylor, as captioned in The Story of Streator (1912), a profile of the city's institutions and leading citizens. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

A. H. Anderson — A. H. Anderson (c. 1912). Portrait of A. H. Anderson, as captioned in The Story of Streator (1912), a profile of the city's institutions and leading citizens. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

John F. Harvey — John F. Harvey (c. 1912). Portrait of John F. Harvey, as captioned in The Story of Streator (1912), a profile of the city's institutions and leading citizens. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

John J. Woolley — John J. Woolley (c. 1912). Portrait of John J. Woolley, as captioned in The Story of Streator (1912), a profile of the city's institutions and leading citizens. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

A. B. Cole — A. B. Cole (c. 1912). Portrait of A. B. Cole, as captioned in The Story of Streator (1912), a profile of the city's institutions and leading citizens. Source: Internet Archive – The Story of Streator (Williams, 1912), Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Public domain (published 1912, US).

F. S. Allen, architect, 1895 — F. S. Allen, architect, 1895 (1895). Portrait, dated 1895, of F. S. Allen (1860-1830), architect of Streator and Joliet, Illinois and Pasadena and Los Angeles, California. Source: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

Dr. Worthy S. Streator, c. 1890 — Dr. Worthy S. Streator, c. 1890 (1874). Worthy Streator Mansion Source: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

Dr. Worthy S. Streator, c. 1890 (2) — Dr. Worthy S. Streator, c. 1890 (2) (circa 1890). Portrait of Dr. Worthy S. Streator (1816-1902), physician, railroad and coal mine developer, founder of Streator, Illinois . State Senator of Ohio , 20th district, first mayor of East Cleveland, Ohio . Source: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

Maps & Documents

Atlas of LaSalle County, 1876 (map page) — Atlas of LaSalle County, 1876 (map page) (1876). Atlas of LaSalle County, and the state of Illinois, to which is added an atlas of the United States, maps of the hemispheres, etc. Source: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

Red Cross Shoes advertisement, Streator Dry Goods Co., 1943 — Red Cross Shoes advertisement, Streator Dry Goods Co., 1943 (1943). Gold, Red Cross Shoes, famous for over 50 years as Red Cross Shoes, Streator Dry Goods Co Source: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

USGS Streator Quadrangle map, 1927 — USGS Streator Quadrangle map, 1927 (1927). Contour interval 10 feet.; ""Surveyed in 1924 and 1925"".; Includes text on verso.; Relief shown by contours and spot heights.; Scale 1:62,500 Source: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of Streator, 1888 (sheet 1) — Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of Streator, 1888 (sheet 1) (1888-05). Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Streator, La Salle County, Illinois. May 1888. 6 Sheet(s). Source: Wikimedia Commons (from Library of Congress Sanborn Maps collection), Public domain.

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of Streator, 1892 (sheet 1) — Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of Streator, 1892 (sheet 1) (1892-02). Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Streator, La Salle County, Illinois. Feb 1892. 11 Sheet(s). Source: Wikimedia Commons (from Library of Congress Sanborn Maps collection), Public domain.

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of Streator, 1898 (sheet 1) — Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of Streator, 1898 (sheet 1) (1898-01). Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Streator, La Salle County, Illinois. Jan 1898. 14 Sheet(s). Includes Kangley. Source: Wikimedia Commons (from Library of Congress Sanborn Maps collection), Public domain.

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of Streator, 1901 (sheet 1) — Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of Streator, 1901 (sheet 1) (1901-10). Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Streator, La Salle County, Illinois. Oct 1901. 15 Sheet(s). Includes Kangley. Source: Wikimedia Commons (from Library of Congress Sanborn Maps collection), Public domain.

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of Streator, 1909 (sheet 1) — Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of Streator, 1909 (sheet 1) (1909-03). Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Streator, La Salle County, Illinois. Mar 1909. 23 Sheet(s). Source: Wikimedia Commons (from Library of Congress Sanborn Maps collection), Public domain.

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of Streator, 1916 (sheet 1) — Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of Streator, 1916 (sheet 1) (1916-03). Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Streator, La Salle County, Illinois. Mar 1916. 34 Sheet(s). Source: Wikimedia Commons (from Library of Congress Sanborn Maps collection), Public domain.

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