The first bank in Illinois territory. Note how the levee has been bowed out to protect the building. During the flood, the waters excavated some of the levee on each side of the bow, weakening it considerably
Summary
Public domain photograph of bank building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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Date
01/01/1937
Contributors
Lee, Russell, 1903-1986, photographer
Location
Old Shawneetown, 37.69699, -88.13670
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
No known restrictions on images made by the U.S. government; images copied from other sources may be restricted. For information, see U.S. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Black & White Photographs http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/071_fsab.html