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  • Collection: Photo File: Entertainment

Photo of Marie Meyer Organist at the Pioneer Theater

Photograph of Marie Meyer. "b. 4/12/1887; d. 10/13/1955; daughter of George and Mary Housum Meyer; known as the pioneer theater organist in Decatur, starting with the old Bijou Theater in the early 1900's; organist of all theaters in Decatur during…

Photo of Person in a Boat on Dreamland Lake, Fairview Park, Decatur, IL.

Photograph of a person rowing a boat on Dreamland Lake located in Fairview Park, Decatur, IL. Amusement rides in the background.

Photo of Playhouse and Children Playing.

Photograph of children playing by a Playhouse and playground equipment in a Decatur City Park, 10/10/1956.

Photo of Proposed Municipal Theater Site Near Lake Decatur.

Photograph of Men surveying proposed site for the Decatur Municipal Theater by Lake Decatur, Decatur, IL.

Photo of Singer June Christy with Stan Kenton Band.

Photograph of vocalist June Christy with the Stan Kenton Band taken on 5/21/1948.

Photo of Sleighing Party, 900 Block N. Church.

Photograph of people surround a horse and sleigh in the 900 block of N. Church St., Decatur, IL.

Photo of the 130th Infantry Band

Photograph of the 130th Infantry Band in 1933.

Photo of the Clef Harkness Orchestra

Photograph of the Clef Harkness Orchestra during the 1930's.

Photo of the Iroquois Club Minstrels, 1906.

Photograph of the Iroquois Club Minstrels in 1906. Male singling group with children playing rhythm instruments.

Photo of the Mueller Factory Band

Photograph of the Mueller Factory Band by Wasson Studios, Decatur, IL. According the the Herald and Review newspaper Mueller Factory Band first appeared at Dreamland Park on July 4, 1910. "The band comprises 25 able players, who have been recruited…