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  • Collection: Photo File: Parks

Fairview Park - Natural Spring

These are the photographs of the natural spring at Fairview Park that was on the south side of the Park by Park Place. It bubbled up in a cobble masonry until 1908 when the Seventh Ward sewer was put in. The photos were taken in 1897 and 1909

Fairview Park - Couple on a Bridge

This is a photograph of a man and woman standing on a bridge in Fairview Park. The photograph was taken by J.K. Stafford in November 1908.

Fairview Park - Old Settlers' Reunion

These are the photographs of the Old Settlers' Reunion on August 18, 1898. The reunion was held at the pavilion in Fairview Park. The photos were taken by J.K. Stafford.

Fairview Park - Winter Scene 1909

Winter scenes of Fairview Park that were taken by J.K. Stafford on January 31, 1909.

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.

Nelson Park - Pavilion

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 - Scenery

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

Central Park - Christmas Village

This is a photo of the Christmas Village in Central Park around 1935. The photo was taken by Seitz Studio.

Central Park - M.L. Harry Memorial Fountain

This is a postcard of the M.L. Harry Memorial Fountain. The photo was taken by Seitz Studio.

Lincoln Park - Boys Playing in a Pool

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