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Central Park - Sleet Storm 3/20/1912
These photos show Central Park after a sleet storm on March 20, 1912. The photos were taken by George Baker of Decatur, IL, and used in the Decatur Herald or Daily Review.
Central Park - Snow Scene 1935
This is a aerial shot of snow in Central Park in 1935. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald & Review.
Central Park - Storm in February 2, 1883
These photos show Central Park after a storm on February 2, 1883. The photos were taken by the Decatur Herald or Daily Review, and used in the Review on March 21, 1912.
Central Park - Ten Gallon Lil Fountain
These are photos of the Ten Gallon Lil fountain. The fountain was originally in Central Park, but was moved to the Water Works Department around 1930. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald and Review and C.F. Ebenhardt.
Decatur Park District
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.
Dreamland Park
This is a photograph of Dreamland Park showing the amusement park in the background and men in row boats on Dreamland Lake. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald & Review on March 12, 1916. Dreamland Park was later added to Fairview Park.
Fairview Park - Aerial Views
These are the aerial views of Fairview Park that were taken in 1961, and 1964.
Fairview Park - Billy Beeman's Birthday
This is a photograph of Billy Beeman's birthday party at Fairview Park on October 21, 1945. The group includes a man, woman, 3 boys, and 2 girls. Billy's gift was a rifle.
Fairview Park - Cannon
This negative shows the cannon at Fairview Park. The photo was taken by the Herald & Review on September 22, 1942.
Fairview Park - Canoe Trip
This photograph shows a group of women and girls in a canoe on a lake in Fairview Park. The photo was taken by C.F. Ebenhardt.