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Photo of Ferris Wheel and Riders

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Photograph of the Ferris Wheel with people riding and waiting.

Rockome Gardens

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These are negatives of Rockome Gardens in Arcola, IL. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review.

Unknown Parks

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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.

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.