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Faries Park

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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.

Lincoln Park - Boys Playing in a Pool

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This is a photograph of boys playing in a pool at Lincoln Park. The photo was taken by Seitz Studio around 1915.

Nelson Park - Beach

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These are photos of the beach at Nelson Park. They were taken by the Decatur Herald & Review between 1934 and 1939.

Photograph of a Group of Swimmers

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Photograph of a group of wimmers during the summer in 1912.

Photos of Activities on Lake Decatur, Fishing, Swimming, and Ice Carnival

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Photographs of people swimming, fishing, seaplane, and ice carnival on Lake Decatur. Lake Celebration with four children in costume, 1923.

Photos of People enjoying Lake Decatur Beach.

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Photographs of people enjoying the beach, swimming, playing in the sand, diving off the tower, water slide, and life guards.

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.