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Fairview Park - Scenes
These are negatives of Fairview Park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review in 1937 and 1968.
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.
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.
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.
Tags: c. 1980, Carnival, Crowds, Decatur IL, Decatur Park District, Fairview Park, rides, Tempest
Fairview Park - Aerial Views
These are the aerial views of Fairview Park that were taken in 1961, and 1964.
Tags: 1961, 1964, aerial, Aerial View, Decatur IL, Decatur Park District, Fairview Park, park
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.