History of Springfield, Illinois, its attractions as a home and advantages for business, manufacturing, etc. Pub. under the auspices of the Springfield board of trade, by J. C. Power.

ITS ADVANTAGES FOR MANUFACTURING. 87
advantage that can be given by any It embraces wall paper, window shades,
house in the west. curtains, and curtain fixtures, a most
PAINTERS, PAINTS, PAPER HANGERS AND extensive variety of which will always
DEALERS IN WALL PAPER. be found on hand.
THOMAS & HART, do all kinds of house, R. B. ZIMMERMAN, came to Springfield
sign and decorative painting and paper in 1835, and has been in his present bushanging. Their imitations of Sien iness since 1839, this for an old settled
hanging. Their imitations of Sienna, country would not be remarkable, but
Egyptian green, Italian pink, Verde an- country would not be remarkable, but
tique, a althirty-two years continuously in one bustique, and all other kinds of marble, i
would lead the unpracticed eye to think lness, is a long time for so new a counthey were genuine articles. try.
Ofy woods, their imitations are so per- dR. R. PAYRAN, is a carriage painter, and
Of woods, their imitations are so perdoes trimming, and general repairing in
fect, that it would seem superfluous for
that line of business.
nature to furnish more than one or two
kinds, then Thomas & Hart would sup- PHOTOGRAPHERS.
ply from these, the oak, walnut, maple C. S. GERMAN has been engaged in
mahogany, Satin wood, and all other Photographing in Springfield over ten
kinds. Their paintings in imitation of years, is the oldest in the city, and is a
the different kinds of wood, have taken successful operator, as his large business
the premium in the State fairs, at Quincy most conclusively proves. His work has
and Chicago. Their fresco paintings, always been of a high order, and comare universally admired, also their wall pares favorably with that of any gallery
paintings in imitations of silk, diaper, in the west. He pays particular attenembossed leather, damask and morocco. tion to getting up fine work, large and
These gentlemen thoroughly under- small copying and coloring. If you want
stand their business, and are ambitious a good looking picture you must take a
that none shall excel them, in the beauty good looking countenance with you, as
and accuracy of their work. Monroe he will surely show you just as you look.
street between Fourth and Fifth. State Gallery, west side of the square.
MAJ. N. H. ALDEN, deals in paints, oils, M. DUBOCE takes pictures in every
varnishes, glass, and painters supplies style of the art of photography, and gives
in all varieties. He also deals in wall particular attention to ambrotype gems.
papers, borders, window shades, curtain He has among his specimens some beautifixtures, etc., etc. a fine variety of which ful views of the new State capitol, and
will always be found upon his counters. other objects of interest around the city.
He also does to order painting, graining Gallery on Sixth street, between Monroe
and paper hanging, and has a competant and Adams. He has also for sale some
corps of assistants, in those departments. beautiful stereoscopic views of Oak
Hlis place of business is on Monroe Ridge and many prominent buildings in
street between Fourth and Fifth streets, the city.
JOSEPH RUCKEL, is one of the old es- FRED P. MOBSBY is known as a skilltablished business men, having been do- ful artist, and has been most fortunate in
ing business for over twenty years. pleasing the tastes and wishes of all deDuring the great fire, which occured on siring fine pictures. His work fully
the night of the 22nd. of February, Mr. attests his skill, and speaks for itself. He
Ruckel's store was burned down. Since is constantly adding new improvements
then he has removed on the opposite side to his appliances, and is prepared to exeof Fifth between Monroe and Adams, cute work to the entire satisfaction of
and has opened an entire new stock. all. Gallery west side of the square.