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  • Collection: Photo File: Parks

Faries Park

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This is a photo of men swimming in the Sangamon River at Faries Park on July 12, 1914. The photo was taken by either the Decatur Herald or Daily Review.

Central Park - Public Market

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This is a photograph of the public market in Central Park. The public market was held along N. Franklin St. between 1911 and 1913, and offered direct-from-the-farm produce to Decatur housewives. The photo was taken by the Decatur Herald or Daily…

Central Park - Concert 6/16/1944

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These negatives show a crowd at a concert in Central Park on June 16, 1944. The photos were taken by the Decatur Herald & Review.

Central Park - Fountain

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This is a photograph of two boys on bicycles looking at the fountain. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald & Review on June 24, 1948.

Central Park - Snow Scene 1935

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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

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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

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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.

Fairview Park - Scenes

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These are negatives of Fairview Park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review in 1937 and 1968.

Fairview Park - New Road

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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

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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.