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Riverside Park

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These are photos of Riverside Park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald or Daily Review around 1900.

Unknown Parks

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These are scenes from unknown parks in Decatur, IL. Included are photos of two people sitting on swings, a Summer gathering around 1910, children playing in the water, and a project completed by the WPA.

Rockome Gardens

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These are negatives of Rockome Gardens in Arcola, IL. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review.

Scovill Gardens

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These are negatives of Scovill Gardens. They show the pond, entrance, and little red bridge that were a part of the park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review and Rembrandt Studio

Waterworks Park

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These are photos of the Waterworks Park. The photos show kids playing at the park, Ten Gallon Lil fountain, the Municipal Theatre, and Lincoln Park Dr. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review.

Obituary Mrs. Anna Hibbs, January 8, 1912, Decatur Herald and Review, Decatur IL,

This is the obituary of Mrs. Anna Hibbs who passed away on January 8, 1912. It lists her age, illness, mother, husband, sons, sister, and brother. Funeral arrangements are 9:00 a.m. Tuesday morning at the home of her mother. Interment is at Greenwood…

Photo of Lt. Harris Dean in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Dean, Lt. Harris, 8/26/1944. Article on back of photo: "Lt. Harris Dean, home from 21 months duty on board one of the Navy's new battleships assigned to Task Force 58, recently participated in t he struggle for…

Photo of Tech. Sgt. John R. foster with G.I. volleyball teams at Waller Field, Trinidad, B.W.I.

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Armed Forces - Herald and Review Library; Foster, Tech. Sgt. John R., 7/6/1947. Article on back of photo: "Tech. Sgt. John R. Foster, (center back) of Decatur stands with his G.I. volleyball team at Waller Field, Trinidad, B.W.I., after the group won…

Elizabeth Mitchell

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Photograph of Mrs. Elizabeth sitting by a window reading.

David C. Moffitt

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Photograph of David C. Moffitt. Elected Mayor of Decatur in 1893. He was in the brick manufacturing and brick building contracting work. Erected several of the schoolhouses of Decatur. Active in Odd Fellows Lodge.