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Mueller Park - Adolph Mueller Community Center

These are photos of the Adolph Mueller Community Center at Mueller Park/Southside Park. The photos include images of the building, children working on projects, dances, and a circus.

Mueller Park - Southside Park Playground Lighting

This is a negative of men and boys standing in Southside Park planning the lighting for the playground on March 6, 1937. Southside Park became Mueller Park. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald & Review.

Nelson Park - Bathhouse

These are photographs and negatives of the bathhouses at Nelson Park. The photos show the interior and exterior of the new bathhouse, and the exterior of the old bathhouse. The photos were taken by the Herald and Review between 1938 and 1964.

Nelson Park - Golf Course

These are negatives of the Nelson Park golf course. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald and Review around 1940.

Nelson Park - Beach

These are photos of the beach at Nelson Park. They were taken by the Decatur Herald & Review between 1934 and 1939.

Nelson Park - Sledding

These are photos of kids sledding in Nelson Park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review.

Riverside Park

These are photos of Riverside Park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald or Daily Review around 1900.

Unknown Parks

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.

Rockome Gardens

These are negatives of Rockome Gardens in Arcola, IL. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review.

Scovill Gardens

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