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  • Collection: Photo File: Parks

Central Park - S. Park St. c. 1870

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This is a photograph of S. Park St. by Central Park in Decatur, IL c. 1870.

Fairview Park - Summer Scene 1912

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This is the photo of a Summer gathering at Fairview Park in 1912.

Lincoln Park - Boys Playing in a Pool

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

Central Park - M.L. Harry Memorial Fountain

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

Central Park - Christmas Village

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

Nelson Park - Scenery

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

Nelson Park - Pavilion

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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…

Fairview Park - Ice Skating

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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 - Winter Scene 1909

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

Fairview Park - Old Settlers' Reunion

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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.