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Scovill Gardens

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These are negatives of Scovill Gardens. They show the pond, entrance, and little red bridge that were a part of the park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review and Rembrandt Studio

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.

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…

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.

Mrs. J.E. Stimmel - Girl & Boy

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These are the glass negatives of Mrs. J.E. Stimmel's girl and boy. The photos were taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL on February 14, c. 1910.

N.N. Stevenson - Little Girl

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This is the glass negative of N.N. Stevenson's little girl from Bement, IL. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Lula Steele - Millikin University Sophomore

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This is the glass negative of Lula Steele, a Millikin University Sophomore. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Mrs. H.A. Staley - Baby

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These are the glass negatives of Mrs. H.A. Staley's baby. The photos were taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL on February 28, c. 1910.

Helen Stafford - Young Woman

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These are the glass negatives of a young woman. The photo was taken for Helen Stafford by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Elsie Springston

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This is the glass negative Elsie Springston. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.