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  • Collection: Photo File: Parks

Fairview Park - Couple on a Bridge

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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 - Croquet

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This photograph shows a man playing croquet on June 20, 1960 in Fairview Park.

Fairview Park - Enjoying the Park

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These are negatives of people enjoying Fairview Park. The photos were taken in 1943 and 1968 by Decatur Herald & Review.

Fairview Park - Flooding

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This negative shows the flooding of Fairview Park on April 29, 1947. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald & Review.

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.

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 - Log Bridge

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This is a negative of the log bridge in Fairview Park. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald and Review.

Fairview Park - Natural Spring

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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 - New Addition 1937

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These are negatives of the new addition of Fairview Park. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald & Review on October 27, 1937.

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.