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Photograph of the Clyde Beatty Circus in August of 1943 showing a crowd of people looking at tigers.

Photograph of a circus tent being put up on June 11, 1936 in Decatur.

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…