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Photographs from the Decatur Corn Carnival
From 1895 to 1905 Decatur had several big corn carnival festivals. Streets were lined with carnival attractions of all kinds. Free attractions were numerous. Corn and stalks were used for decorations everywhere. Prizes were given, not only for…
Photographs from the Homecoming Parade of 1912
Photographs of the Homecoming Parade of 1912 in downtown Decatur.
Photographs from the Jalopy Parade of 1943
Photos from the Jalopy Parade in April of 1943. Jalopy cars that would later be used for scrap metal were paraded around downtown to raise awareness for the use of scrapping old cars for the war effort. Decatur the first city to do this and was used…
Photographs from the NRA Parade of 1933
Photographs taken from the NRA Parade of September 1933. A crowd of 75,000 people gathered for the parade to launch central Illinois "Buy Now" drive and see all the floats.
Photographs from the Old Settlers Reunion
Photographs from several Old Settlers Association Reunions in Fairview Park taken in 1911, 1917, 1930 and 1935.
Photos From the Fourth of July
Photograph of gas station attendant putting fuel in a car. License plate state the year is 1938. Photograph of a search light being set up with people watching c. 1930's.
Photos From the Fun Fair1960
Photograph of two women making preparations for the Fun Fair in 1960. Photograph of Fun Fair volunteer handing out balloons to two little girls in 1960. The Fun Fair was a joint fund raising event between St. Mary's Hospital and Decatur Macon County…
Photos Hagenback & Wallace Circus
Photograph taken during the Hagenback & Wallace Circus in April of 1938 of horses next to a train as people watch. Photograph of an elephant being led off the circus train while people watched.
Photos of Crowds Watching the World Series Game 1917
Photographs of Crowds Watching the World Series in 1917 (10/7/1917).