Browse Items (62 total)

  • Collection: Photo File: Parks

Photo of Ferris Wheel and Riders

PK214--Ferris Wheel 1933-036.jpg
Photograph of the Ferris Wheel with people riding and waiting.

Waterworks Park

http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/files/original/47f92587ba3e095144109fb47e421c56.jpg
These are photos of the Waterworks Park. The photos show kids playing at the park, Ten Gallon Lil fountain, the Municipal Theatre, and Lincoln Park Dr. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review.

Scovill Gardens

http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/files/original/8fd6b45aadadb85d90e51595a1dacdda.jpg
These are negatives of Scovill Gardens. They show the pond, entrance, and little red bridge that were a part of the park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review and Rembrandt Studio

Rockome Gardens

http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/files/original/5ff3b181be747eb0a0d4b1647257b8f9.jpg
These are negatives of Rockome Gardens in Arcola, IL. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review.

Unknown Parks

http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/files/original/d92e39e8bc96d4c1e8595e0681917e1a.jpg
These are scenes from unknown parks in Decatur, IL. Included are photos of two people sitting on swings, a Summer gathering around 1910, children playing in the water, and a project completed by the WPA.

Decatur Park District

http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/files/original/cb011257bcfb9b1aec440fdc2d54d6b0.jpg
These are photographs and negatives of the Decatur Park District. The photos include Frank Torrence, Park Supervisor, district officials, and men working at the parks.

Riverside Park

http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/files/original/eb64ad862b0e0099c3ecdd77f8c02fcb.jpg
These are photos of Riverside Park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald or Daily Review around 1900.

Nelson Park - Sunken Garden

http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/files/original/9ae3859e9790bdaab39a311913b14281.jpg
This is a photo of the pond in the sunken garden at Nelson Park on November 2, 1938. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald & Review.

Nelson Park - Sledding

http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/files/original/d6a19c7215f9255b0752cfbc1f5ac2fc.jpg
These are photos of kids sledding in Nelson Park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review.

Nelson Park - Rock Garden

http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/files/original/4729981ad5dbf4b5f2bb7aa5a02c4a82.jpg
These are negatives of the rock garden at Nelson Park. The photos were taken by the Decatur Herald & Review between 1929 and 1950.