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- Collection: Mary E. Busey's Gift: A Centennial Celebration of the Samuel T. Busey Memorial Library
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The Champaign County Courthouse
The Champaign County Courthouse shortly after opening. Note that the steeple of the courthouse was intact. It was lowered 85 feet in the 1950s as a result of lightning strikes and returned to it's original size in the early 2000s.
"Women to Vote on Bond Issue"
This article discusses the first public bond issue of which Urbana women could vote
Urbana Library Association Book Stamp
These embossed stamps were found in the books lent out by the subscription library. They helped identify which books belonged to the new library
Frank Jaques
Frank Jaques (1839-1896) came to Urbana in 1858. He was a lawyer, businessman, philanthropist, and early supporter of the library
Ida B. Haines
Ida B. Haines, early 20th century
Joseph W. Royer residence
Joseph Royer's home at 801 W. Oregon Street, Urbana, IL.
First Presbyterian Church, Urbana, IL
Photo of First Presbyterian Church in Urbana, Illinois, taken from a vantage point on the southeast corner of the intersection of Green Street and Orchard Street.
Tiernan's Block, circa 1910s
Tiernan’s Block, 115 W. Main St., the first official location of The Urbana Free Library. The library was on the second floor from 1872-1876. The building was remodeled by Joseph Royer in 1913.
Flatiron Building, Urbana, IL
Flatiron Building at 301 W. Main Street, Urbana. This building was designed by Joseph Royer. It was constructed in 1906 and held Royer's Architecture offices. It burned down in March 1948.