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Gus Tanzyus - Army Band
This is a glass negative of Gus Tanzyus in his Army uniform holding a trombone with his family. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL during World War I.
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.
Nelson Park - Beach
These are photos of the beach at Nelson Park. They were taken by the Decatur Herald & Review between 1934 and 1939.
Mueller Park - Southside Park Playground Lighting
This is a negative of men and boys standing in Southside Park planning the lighting for the playground on March 6, 1937. Southside Park became Mueller Park. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald & Review.
Mueller Park - Adolph Mueller Community Center
These are photos of the Adolph Mueller Community Center at Mueller Park/Southside Park. The photos include images of the building, children working on projects, dances, and a circus.
Faries Park
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.
Dreamland Park
This is a photograph of Dreamland Park showing the amusement park in the background and men in row boats on Dreamland Lake. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald & Review on March 12, 1916. Dreamland Park was later added to Fairview Park.
E. Peel - 3 Men
This is the glass negative of three men. The photo was taken for E. Peel by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.
Observer Officials
This is the glass negative of the officials of the Observer newspaper from Decatur High School. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur IL in 1914.