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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.
Riverside Park
These are photos of Riverside Park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald or Daily Review around 1900.
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.
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.
Rockome Gardens
These are negatives of Rockome Gardens in Arcola, IL. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review.
Scovill Gardens
These are negatives of Scovill Gardens. They show the pond, entrance, and little red bridge that were a part of the park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review and Rembrandt Studio
Waterworks Park
These are photos of the Waterworks Park. The photos show kids playing at the park, Ten Gallon Lil fountain, the Municipal Theatre, and Lincoln Park Dr. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review.
N. Stoddart - Decatur High School 1923
This is the glass negative of N. Stoddart, a Decatur High School student. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in 1923.
William Stoddart - Family
This is the glass negative of William Stoddart's family, which includes a man, woman, boy, and three young men. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.
Walter Stohl
This is the glass negative of Walter Stohl. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.