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Mrs. Jane McCoy

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Photograph of Mrs. Jane McCoy (died 1/22/1916.) She was a real Daughter of the American Revolution. Her father served in the Revolutionary War at the battle of Yorktown. She is buried in a cemetery near Oakley and a special D.A.R. marker was placed…

Bob Strongman's Oral History

This is the oral history of Bob Strongman. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell. The interview includes his career as a photographer for the Herald and Review.

Fairview Park - Natural Spring

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These are the photographs of the natural spring at Fairview Park that was on the south side of the Park by Park Place. It bubbled up in a cobble masonry until 1908 when the Seventh Ward sewer was put in. The photos were taken in 1897 and 1909

Fairview Park - Croquet

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

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 - Picnic Area 1937

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These negatives depict the picnic area at Fairview Park. One scene shows a man drinking from a water fountain with a small pavilion in the background. The other is a close-up of the man drinking from the water fountain. The photos were taken by…

Fairview Park - Scenes 1896

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These photos of Fairview Park were taken by the Herald or Daily Review in 1896.

Fairview Park - Winter Scene 1914

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This is a photograph of a winter scene in Fairview Park that was taken by the Decatur Herald or Daily Review on February 14, 1914.

Fairview Park - Sign 1940

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These are negatives of the West End entrance sign at Fairview Park. The photo was taken by the Herald & Review on June 21, 1940.

Fairview Park - Enjoying the Park

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These are negatives of people enjoying Fairview Park. The photos were taken in 1943 and 1968 by Decatur Herald & Review.