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Frank Jaques
Frank Jaques (1839-1896) came to Urbana in 1858. He was a lawyer, businessman, philanthropist, and early supporter of the library
Frederick E. Eubeling
Image of Frederick E. Eubeling (1841-1911). Eubeling was one of the founding member of The Urbana Free Library and worked in the library during the 1890s when it was in the City Building.
Illustration from "A Short Treatise on the Use of Balloons in Military Operations" by Major General Money
Illustration showing a tethered balloon's position in calm weather and in wind.
Joan Severns holds up artist rendering of potential Cattle Bank restoration, 1977
Champaign City Council member and future mayor (1979-1983) holds an artistic rendering of what the Cattle Bank building could look like if restored to its original historic appearance.
Jos. Kuhn & Co. Cartoon Advertisement
1865 clothing advertisement showing clothes coming express to Kuhn’s in Champaign from New York City
Jos. Kuhn & Co. Star Clothing Advertisement
Kuhn's first store, The Emporium, located at 33 Main St., Champaign
Minnie Jaques
Portrait of Minnie Jaques
Morris Lowenstern
Portrait of Morris Lowenstern (1836-1916), owner of M. Lowenstern & Co.
Original First-Floor Plan for Altgeld Hall
Original first-floor plan of Altgeld Hall prior to its numerous 20th-century additions.
Original Ground Floor Plan for Altgeld Hall
Original ground floor plan of Altgeld Hall prior to its numerous 20th-century additions.