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H.S. Culp - Copy of an old photograph
This is a copy of an old photograph of two men and a boy that was taken for H.S. Culp by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL . The copy was made in the early 1900s.
Gus Tanzyus - Army Band
This is a glass negative of Gus Tanzyus in his Army uniform holding a trombone with his family. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL during World War I.
Sallie Leonard - Men on Horseback
These are glass negatives of men on horseback. The photos were taken for Sallie Leonard by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.
Horse & Wagon Team
This is a glass negative of a horse and wagon team. The wagon is being pulled by six horses, while 2 men ride on top. There is a crowd of people on the bridge behind. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the…
Dreamland Park
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.
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.
Faries Park
This is a photo of men swimming in the Sangamon River at Faries Park on July 12, 1914. The photo was taken by either the Decatur Herald or Daily Review.
Mueller Park - Adolph Mueller Community Center
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.
Mueller Park - Southside Park Playground Lighting
This is a negative of men and boys standing in Southside Park planning the lighting for the playground on March 6, 1937. Southside Park became Mueller Park. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald & Review.
Nelson Park - Beach
These are photos of the beach at Nelson Park. They were taken by the Decatur Herald & Review between 1934 and 1939.
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Photo of Kenneth J. Mears second from the right in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Mears, Kenneth J. and Donald Warnick