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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.
Scovill Gardens
These are negatives of Scovill Gardens. They show the pond, entrance, and little red bridge that were a part of the park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review and Rembrandt Studio
Nelson Park - Pavilion
These are photos and negatives of the Nelson Park pavilions, both the old pavilion (c. 1910) and the new one. Also shown is the opening night dance of the new pavilion on July 14, 1931. The photos were taken by Rembrandt Studio and the Herald and…
Photo of bridge facing upstream near where the dam was built.
Photograph of of bridge on Lake Decatur. "This photo, taken before Lake Decatur filled up, faces east, upstream from about where the dam was later built." Photo by Rembrandt
Photograph of Macon County, IL. bridge.
Photograph of a bridge in Macon County, IL. by Rembrandt Studio of Decatur, IL.
Ben F. Waggoner
Photograph of Ben F. Waggoner; (died 9/25/1939); coal dealer in Decatur for 27 years. The coal yard operated by Waggoner is believed to be the oldest in Decatur. The coal company originally was founded by F. D. Caldwell in 1887 and was sold to…
Photo of Lewis W. Stuckey
Photograph of Lewis W. Stuckey, retired furniture dealer. He retired from the furniture business in 1946. He had been in the furniture business in Decatur for 41 years. He was a partner of the Weilepp & Stuckey furniture firm which opened a store in…
Dr. Lucien Nelson Lindsey
Photograph of Dr. Lucien Nelson Lindsey, Forsyth, IL. He started his practice of medicine in 1905. Served in World War I. He and his wife make a hobby of collection old glass and have a nationally famous collection. He is a member of the Macon…
Clifford E. Ocheltree
Photograph of Clifford E. Ocheltree; (born 1/20/1874; died 7/14/1949); married Mary E. Moore; trainmaster on the Wabash R.R., began as a telegrapher 6/21/1893 and retired after 44 years, 6/30/1937; member First Presbyterian Church. Photo by Rembrandt…
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City Librarian's Report - July 1995
This is the city librarian's report for July 1995. In this report Mr. Moorman highlights air conditioning, the network, roof, city council,…