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Decatur Park District
These are photographs and negatives of the Decatur Park District. The photos include Frank Torrence, Park Supervisor, district officials, and men working at the parks.
Riverside Park
These are photos of Riverside Park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald or Daily Review around 1900.
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.
Nelson Park - Sledding
These are photos of kids sledding in Nelson Park. The photos were 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 - Beach
These are photos of the beach at Nelson Park. They were taken by the Decatur Herald & Review between 1934 and 1939.
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.
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 - Pavilion
These are photos and negatives of the Nelson Park pavilions, both the old pavilion (c. 1910) and the new one. Also shown is the opening night dance of the new pavilion on July 14, 1931. The photos were taken by Rembrandt Studio and the Herald and…
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.