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  • Collection: Photo File: Parks

Nelson Park - Beach

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These are photos of the beach at Nelson Park. They were taken by the Decatur Herald & Review between 1934 and 1939.

Nelson Park - Boathouse

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These are negatives of the boathouse and the boat and canoe livery at Nelson Park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review.

Nelson Park - Golf Course

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These are negatives of the Nelson Park golf course. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald and Review around 1940.

Nelson Park - Pavilion

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These are photos and negatives of the Nelson Park pavilions, both the old pavilion (c. 1910) and the new one. Also shown is the opening night dance of the new pavilion on July 14, 1931. The photos were taken by Rembrandt Studio and the Herald and…

Nelson Park - Bathhouse

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These are photographs and negatives of the bathhouses at Nelson Park. The photos show the interior and exterior of the new bathhouse, and the exterior of the old bathhouse. The photos were taken by the Herald and Review between 1938 and 1964.

Nelson Park - Scenery

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These are photographs of the scenery of Nelson Park. The photographs were taken by Rembrandt Studio and W.M. Bishop c. 1910.

Mueller Park - Southside Park Playground Lighting

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This is a negative of men and boys standing in Southside Park planning the lighting for the playground on March 6, 1937. Southside Park became Mueller Park. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald & Review.

Mueller Park - Adolph Mueller Community Center

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These are photos of the Adolph Mueller Community Center at Mueller Park/Southside Park. The photos include images of the building, children working on projects, dances, and a circus.

Lincoln Park

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This is a photograph of Lincoln Park taken by either the Decatur Herald or Daily Review around 1914.

Lincoln Park - Boys Playing in a Pool

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This is a photograph of boys playing in a pool at Lincoln Park. The photo was taken by Seitz Studio around 1915.