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Fairview Park - New Addition 1937

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These are negatives of the new addition of Fairview Park. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald & Review on October 27, 1937.

Ambrose and Hodge Riding in the GAR 50th Anniversary Parade

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Negative of Thomas S. Ambrose and William N. Hodge riding in a car during the GAR 50th anniversary parade in 1937.

GAR Anniversary Banquet

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Negative of the Grand Army of the Republic's 50th anniversary banquet in Decatur, IL in 1937.

Mr. Fred Buy

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Photograph of Mr. Fred Buys checking into a hotel in Decatur, IL on May 17, 1937.

WRC No. 4 Float in the GAR 50th Anniversary Parade

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Negative of the WRC No. 4 float in the Grand Army of the Republic's 50th anniversary parade in Decatur, IL in 1937.

Photographs of John D. "Jack" Duffey

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Photographs of John D. "Jack" Duffey; died March 23, 1937. Veteran Decatur Fireman. He served nearly 35 years on the Fire Department. He left the Fire Department about 1912 and for about 12 years was head of Mueller's Fire Department. Later he served…

Photographs of Ice Boats on Lake Decatur

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Photographs of ice boats on lake decatur taken on Christmas day in 1937.

Photographs of the Wabash R.R. Concrete Coaling Tower During and After Construction

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Photographs of the Wabash R.R. concrete coaling tower during and after construction taken in the fall of 1937. This tower is located at Jasper St. in Decatur IL.