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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…
Circus Elephants
Photograph of elephants walking down the street in Decatur during the June 1948 circus.
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.
Aerial Photographs of a Circus North of St Theresa High School
Aerial photographs of a circus north of St. Theresa High School in Decatur taken in August of 1954.
Photos of Labor Day Events 9/5/1911
Photograph of men racing on Labor Day 9/5/1911. Photographs of women racing Labor Day 9/5/1911.
Photos of Decatur and Macon County Centennial Association Parade.
Photographs of various floats in the Decatur and Macon County Centennial Association Parade; Graham Paige Motor Co., Associated Printing Trades, B & O Railroad, Aerial view of the parade, Illinois Traction System, Block and Kuhl, B & O R.R., Fred…
Photos of the 100th Anniversary Logo and Directors
Photograph of the Logo for the 100th Anniversary of the Decatur/Macon County Centennial Association Celebration. Photograph of the Directors of the Decatur/Macon County Centennial Association. Pictured left to right, front row: J. J. Maloney, O. B.…
Photos of the Labor Day Parade
Photograph of float at the Labor Parade, 1946. Photograph of Marching Band Labor Day Parade, 1940. Photograph of Horse Show, Labor Day, 9/3/1946.