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Mrs. A.P. Cobb (Marilla M.)
Photograph of Mrs. A.P. Cobb (Marilla M.) (b. 1855, d. 12/18/1944), wife of Rev. A.P. Cobb (Cobb Ave. was named after). She was a school teacher in Decatur for many years, and wrote many papers on the early life in Macon County. Mrs. Cobb was also…
Mrs. Albert H. Cope
Photograph of Mrs. Albert H. Cope (b. 11/24/1860, d. 9/17/1952). She had married George H. Theobald (d. 1/31/1925), and Albert H. Cope in 1927. Albert was a brick contractor who served several terms as the city building inspector. He was also a…
Mattie A. Gorin
Photograph of Mattie A. Gorin (b. 3/30/1860, d. 12/18/1942). She was the sister of O.B. Gorin, former president of Millikin National Bank. She was also the daughter of Jerome Gorin. The Gorin family settled in Decatur in 1833. This photo was…
The Bears of Fairview Park
These are the photos and negatives of the bears that were kept at Fairview Park until 1972.
Carnival at Fairview Park
This is a photograph of a carnival at Fairview Park. The photo was taken around 1980, and is an aerial view of the rides.
Fairview Park - Aerial Views
These are the aerial views of Fairview Park that were taken in 1961, and 1964.
Nelson Park - Boathouse
These are negatives of the boathouse and the boat and canoe livery at Nelson Park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review.