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Mueller Park - Adolph Mueller Community Center

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These are photos of the Adolph Mueller Community Center at Mueller Park/Southside Park. The photos include images of the building, children working on projects, dances, and a circus.

Amherst Hardy's Oral History

This is the oral history of Amherst Hardy. He was interviewed by Robert Williams on February 28, 1990. The interview includes his early life, working for the Herald and Review, and his experience during World War II.

Photographs from 1934 Circus

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Photographs from the circus in 1934. One of the circus parade at the 400 block of N. Main st. Another photo of a group of people gathered at the circus.

Aerial Photographs of a Circus North of St Theresa High School

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Aerial photographs of a circus north of St. Theresa High School in Decatur taken in August of 1954.

Hagenback & Wallace Circus

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Photograph taken during the Hagenback & Wallace Circus in April of 1938 of horses next to a train as people watch.

Circus Elephants

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Photograph of elephants walking down the street in Decatur during the June 1948 circus.

Clyde Beatty Circus

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Photograph of the Clyde Beatty Circus in August of 1943 showing a crowd of people looking at tigers.

Circus-Putting Up Tent

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Photograph of a circus tent being put up on June 11, 1936 in Decatur.