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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 - Scenery
These are photographs of the scenery of Nelson Park. The photographs were taken by Rembrandt Studio and W.M. Bishop c. 1910.
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.
Fairview Park - Work
These are negatives showing the work done to take care of Fairview Park. This includes cutting up trees, planting trees, putting up signs, and road work. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review.
Fairview Park - Ice Skating
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 - Scenes
These are negatives of Fairview Park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review in 1937 and 1968.
Fairview Park - New Road
This is a negative of a new road in Fairview Park. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald & Review on April 30, 1937.
Fairview Park - Foot Trail
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 - Flooding
This negative shows the flooding of Fairview Park on April 29, 1947. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald & Review.
Fairview Park - Cannon
This negative shows the cannon at Fairview Park. The photo was taken by the Herald & Review on September 22, 1942.