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Fairview Park - Natural Spring
These are the photographs of the natural spring at Fairview Park that was on the south side of the Park by Park Place. It bubbled up in a cobble masonry until 1908 when the Seventh Ward sewer was put in. The photos were taken in 1897 and 1909
Fairview Park - New Addition 1937
These are negatives of the new addition of Fairview Park. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald & Review on October 27, 1937.
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 - Old Settlers' Reunion
These are the photographs of the Old Settlers' Reunion on August 18, 1898. The reunion was held at the pavilion in Fairview Park. The photos were taken by J.K. Stafford.
Fairview Park - Pavilion
These are the photographs of the pavilion at Fairview Park. One photo includes woman and girls standing around the flower bed in front of the pavilion. The photos were taken around 1900.
Fairview Park - Picnic Area 1937
These negatives depict the picnic area at Fairview Park. One scene shows a man drinking from a water fountain with a small pavilion in the background. The other is a close-up of the man drinking from the water fountain. The photos were taken by…
Fairview Park - Scenes
These are negatives of Fairview Park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review in 1937 and 1968.
Fairview Park - Scenes 1896
These photos of Fairview Park were taken by the Herald or Daily Review in 1896.
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 - Summer Scene 1912
This is the photo of a Summer gathering at Fairview Park in 1912.
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