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Collection: Photo File: Parks

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Unknown Parks

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These are scenes from unknown parks in Decatur, IL. Included are photos of two people sitting on swings, a Summer gathering around 1910, children playing in the water, and a project completed by the WPA.

Tags: c. 1910, c. 1935, c. 1980, Children, Decatur IL, Decatur Park District, miscellaneous parks, negative, parks, Photograph, Summer gathering, swimming, swings, unknown parks, various people, Works Progress Administration, WPA

Waterworks Park

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These are photos of the Waterworks Park. The photos show kids playing at the park, Ten Gallon Lil fountain, the Municipal Theatre, and Lincoln Park Dr. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review.

Tags: 1934, c. 1930, Children, Decatur Herald & Review, Decatur IL, Fountain, Lincoln Park Dr., Municipal Theatre, negative, October 2, Ten Gallon Lil fountain, various people, Waterworks Park