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John Harmon Kiick
Photograph of John Harmon Kiick (b. 8/7/1860, d. 9/5/1936). The son of John Kiick of Mt. Pulaski, IL, Kiick was a wealthy farmer who leased 230 acres of his land to be used as an airport. The airport was named Kiick Airport, and was on Rt. 36 and…
Fairview Park - Croquet
This photograph shows a man playing croquet on June 20, 1960 in Fairview Park.
Fairview Park - Scenes 1896
These photos of Fairview Park were taken by the Herald or Daily Review in 1896.
Fairview Park - Enjoying the Park
These are negatives of people enjoying Fairview Park. The photos were taken in 1943 and 1968 by Decatur Herald & Review.
Dreamland Park
This is a photograph of Dreamland Park showing the amusement park in the background and men in row boats on Dreamland Lake. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald & Review on March 12, 1916. Dreamland Park was later added to Fairview Park.
Central Park - Christmas
This is a photograph of the fountain in Central Park decorated for Christmas. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald & Review.
Nelson Park - Rock Garden
These are negatives of the rock garden at Nelson Park. The photos were taken by the Decatur Herald & Review between 1929 and 1950.
Nelson Park - Sunken Garden
This is a photo of the pond in the sunken garden at Nelson Park on November 2, 1938. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald & Review.
Fairview Park - Sign 1940
These are negatives of the West End entrance sign at Fairview Park. The photo was taken by the Herald & Review on June 21, 1940.
Fairview Park - Log Bridge
This is a negative of the log bridge in Fairview Park. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald and Review.