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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 - 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 - Scenery
These are photographs of the scenery of Nelson Park. The photographs were taken by Rembrandt Studio and W.M. Bishop c. 1910.
Nelson Park - Sledding
These are photos of kids sledding in Nelson Park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review.
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.
The Bears of Fairview Park
These are the photos and negatives of the bears that were kept at Fairview Park until 1972.
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.