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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 - Before 1865
This is a photograph of a drawing of what Central Park looked like before 1865. The photo was used by the Decatur Herald or Daily Review on June 23, 1928.
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.
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 - Work
These are negatives showing the work done to take care of Fairview Park. This includes cutting up trees, planting trees, putting up signs, and road work. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review.
Fairview Park - Ice Skating
These are photographs of people skating on Dreamland Lake at Dreamland Park, which later became part of Fairview Park. The photos were taken by J.K. Stafford on February 2, 1908.
Fairview Park - Scenes
These are negatives of Fairview Park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review in 1937 and 1968.
Fairview Park - New Road
This is a negative of a new road in Fairview Park. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald & Review on April 30, 1937.
Fairview Park - Foot Trail
This is a negative of a man sitting on a bench on the foot trail in Fairview Park. The photo was taken by the Herald & Review on May 7, 1937.