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Central Park - Snow Scene 1935

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This is a aerial shot of snow in Central Park in 1935. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald & Review.

Central Park - Storm in February 2, 1883

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These photos show Central Park after a storm on February 2, 1883. The photos were taken by the Decatur Herald or Daily Review, and used in the Review on March 21, 1912.

Central Park - Ten Gallon Lil Fountain

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These are photos of the Ten Gallon Lil fountain. The fountain was originally in Central Park, but was moved to the Water Works Department around 1930. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald and Review and C.F. Ebenhardt.

Decatur Park District

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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.

Decatur St. Subway

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This is the glass negative of the Decatur St. subway. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson for Decatur Herald & Review in Decatur, IL in February 1930.

Dreamland Park

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This is a photograph of Dreamland Park showing the amusement park in the background and men in row boats on Dreamland Lake. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald & Review on March 12, 1916. Dreamland Park was later added to Fairview Park.

E. Eldorado St. East of Staley Company

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This is the glass negative of E. Eldorado St. east of the Staley Company. The photo was taken by Pfile's Camera Shop for Decatur Herald & Review in Decatur, IL around 1930.

Fairview Park - Billy Beeman's Birthday

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This is a photograph of Billy Beeman's birthday party at Fairview Park on October 21, 1945. The group includes a man, woman, 3 boys, and 2 girls. Billy's gift was a rifle.

Fairview Park - Cannon

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This negative shows the cannon at Fairview Park. The photo was taken by the Herald & Review on September 22, 1942.

Fairview Park - Croquet

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This photograph shows a man playing croquet on June 20, 1960 in Fairview Park.