Decatur Collection

Barbary Pirates threatening US commander Stephen Decatur
Commodore Stephen Decaturs life saved in a shipboard battle off Algeria. Color lithograph

USA, Alabama, Decatur, Steamboat Bill Memorial Bridge, Tennessee River, Dawn, Blue

USA, Alabama, Decatur, faded wall advertsing sign

USA, Alabama, Decatur, art-deco Princess Theater

USA, Alabama, Decatur, Dusk, Princess Theatre, Silent Film and Vaudeville Playhouse opened in 1919, Classic Art Deco Neon Marquee, Performing Arts Venue

Stephen Decatur (1779-1820), 1817 (oil on canvas)
1079293 Stephen Decatur (1779-1820), 1817 (oil on canvas) by Peale, Rembrandt (1778-1860); 73.7x60 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Portrait of U.S)

Stephen Decatur, 1835. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
Stephen Decatur, 1835

Commodore Stephen Decatur (1779-1820), American naval officer, 19th century (1908). Decatur was notable for his heroism in the Barbary Wars and in the War of 1812

Stephen Decatur 1779-1820. American Naval Officer In War Of 1812. Gave Toast At Banquet And Said: Our Country, Right Or Wrong. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

USA, Alabama, Decatur, Rhodes Ferry Park, Steamboat Bill Memorial Bridge

USA, Alabama, Decatur, Old Southern Railway Bridge, Lift Bridge

Stephen Decatur (Chappel
STEPHEN DECATUR American Naval Officer Date: 1799 - 1820

HOMESTEADER, 1936. A homesteader driving a garden tractor with two boys riding in the back cart, Decatur, Indiana. Photograph by Carl Mydans, May 1936

D. C. : DECATUR HOUSE, c1920. The Decatur House, built in 1818 for Stephen Decatur
D.C.: DECATUR HOUSE, c1920. The Decatur House, built in 1818 for Stephen Decatur, near Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1920

STEPHEN DECATUR (1779-1820). American naval officer. Lithograph, 19th century

AMERICAN NAVAL HEROES. Portraits of American naval heroes from the War of 1812 surround a depiction of the Battle of Lake Erie, 10 September 1813. Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier, 1846

TRIPOLI HARBOR, 1804. The burning of the captured American frigate, USS Philadelphia, by Commodore Stephen Decatur in Tripoli harbor, 16 February 1804. Contemporary painting

USA, Louisiana, New Orleans. Buildings along Decatur Street, morning

Greetings From Decatur, Illinois
Large letter postcard of Decatur, Illinois with view of the city in each letter

CIVIL WAR: ATLANTA, 1864. Trout House, Masonic Hall, and Federal encampment on Decatur Street, Atlanta, Georgia, 1864. Photograph by George N. Barnard

CIVIL WAR: ATLANTA, 1864. Decatur Street, with a view of the Trout House and Masonic Hall, at Atlanta, Georgia. Photographed by George N. Rainer, 1864

WAR OF 1812: NAVAL BATTLE. The defeat and capture of HMS Macedonian by USS United States under the command of Captain Stephen Decatur, 25 October 1812

WAR OF 1812: VICTORIES. Splendid Victories Gained by the United States Frigates since the Commencement of the Present War. Line engraving by Amos Doolittle, 1813

STEPHEN DECATUR (1779-1820). American naval officer. 19th century engraving

DANIEL DECATUR EMMETT (1815-1904). American minstrel and song writer. Wood engraving, 1889

TRIPOLITAN WAR, 1804. The burning of the captured American frigate Philadelphia by Commodore Stephen Decatur and his crew in Tripoli harbor on the night of 16 February 1804

TRIPOLITAN WAR, 1804. A wounded American seaman (not Reuben James, in spite of the tattoo) saving American Commodore Stephen Decatur from a scimitar stroke during the Tripolitan War of 1804-1805

USS UNITED STATES: BATTLE. The defeat and capture of HMS Macedonian by USS United States under the command of Captain Stephen Decatur on 25 October 1812: colored engraving, c1813, by Benjamin Tanner

Nicknames of the states. H. W. Hill & Co. Decatur Illinois so
Nicknames of the states. H.W. Hill & Co. Decatur Illinois sole manufacturer of Hills hog ringers. Date c1884. Nicknames of the states. H.W. Hill & Co

Capture of H. B. M. Frigate Macedonian, Capt. J. S. Carden by t
Capture of H.B.M. Frigate Macedonian, Capt. J.S. Carden by t

Interior of homestead at Decatur Homesteads. Decatur, Indiana. Date 1936 May

Saloon, Decatur Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Date 1938 Sept

PNAV2A-00006
US Naval Commander Stephen Decatur. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

Commodore Decatur
STEPHEN DECATUR American naval commander

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Decatur, a name that echoes with bravery and resilience throughout history. It brings to mind the daring exploits of American naval officer Stephen Decatur, who faced down the Barbary Pirates threatening his country. His unwavering courage in the face of danger is etched into the annals of American heroism. But Decatur is not just a historical figure; it is also a vibrant city nestled in Alabama, USA. Here, where the Tennessee River flows gracefully beneath the Steamboat Bill Memorial Bridge at dawn, you can feel a sense of tranquility and beauty that captivates your soul. As you wander through Decatur's streets, you may stumble upon faded wall advertising signs that harken back to another era. These remnants of days gone by tell tales of businesses long forgotten but still leave an indelible mark on this charming town. One cannot miss the art-deco Princess Theater standing proudly amidst Decatur's landscape. Its grandeur speaks volumes about its rich cultural heritage as it once hosted silent films and vaudeville performances under dusk skies. The theater stands as a testament to both entertainment and architectural brilliance. The legacy of Stephen Decatur lives on in various forms across this city - from paintings capturing his likeness by talented artists like Asher Brown Durand to commemorative images honoring him as an esteemed naval officer. His words echo through time: "Our Country, Right or Wrong, " reminding us all of our duty towards our nation. Decatur is more than just a place; it embodies history intertwined with modernity—a tapestry woven with threads connecting past triumphs to present aspirations. As day turns into night and lights illuminate the Princess Theatre once again for captivating performances, one cannot help but be reminded that Decatur holds within its embrace stories waiting to be discovered by those willing to listen closely.