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Nelson Park - Bathhouse
These are photographs and negatives of the bathhouses at Nelson Park. The photos show the interior and exterior of the new bathhouse, and the exterior of the old bathhouse. The photos were taken by the Herald and Review between 1938 and 1964.
Nelson Park - Beach
These are photos of the beach at Nelson Park. They were taken by the Decatur Herald & Review between 1934 and 1939.
Riverside Park
These are photos of Riverside Park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald or Daily Review around 1900.
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.
Unknown Parks
These are scenes from unknown parks in Decatur, IL. Included are photos of two people sitting on swings, a Summer gathering around 1910, children playing in the water, and a project completed by the WPA.
Mrs. J.E. Corrington - Woman on Horseback
This is a glass negative of Mrs. J.E. Corrington on horseback. The photo is a copy of an earlier photograph, and taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL on April 7, c. 1900.
Children on Porch - no name - no date
This is a photograph of 2 children on a porch of a house. There are no names, no date, nor location.
3 Females - c. 1920 - Decatur IL
This is a picture of 3 females standing outside of a home in the backyard.
Male in Front of House - 1927
This is a photograph of a man standing in front of a house. No location. It was taken by Henry Hibbs and developed by Haines and Essicks in Decatur IL.
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Photographs of the Carnegie Library Children's Room
Various photographs of the Carnegie Library Children's Room.