Cover pages of each published part feature ornate gold decoration.

Photogravure reproductions of photographs of Bloomington (Ill.), with accompanying descriptive text.

Includes images of park scenes, interior view of the Bloomington Club, homes of notable residents, cemetery, public buildings, interior and exterior views of court house, Illinois State University, street views, orphanage, the Coliseum, churches, lake, monuments, commercial buildings, Elks' Hall, country club, library, and school.