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Fairview Park - Aerial Views

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These are the aerial views of Fairview Park that were taken in 1961, and 1964.

Fairview Park - Billy Beeman's Birthday

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This is a photograph of Billy Beeman's birthday party at Fairview Park on October 21, 1945. The group includes a man, woman, 3 boys, and 2 girls. Billy's gift was a rifle.

Fairview Park - Cannon

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This negative shows the cannon at Fairview Park. The photo was taken by the Herald & Review on September 22, 1942.

Fairview Park - Canoe Trip

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This photograph shows a group of women and girls in a canoe on a lake in Fairview Park. The photo was taken by C.F. Ebenhardt.

Fairview Park - Couple on a Bridge

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This is a photograph of a man and woman standing on a bridge in Fairview Park. The photograph was taken by J.K. Stafford in November 1908.

Fairview Park - Croquet

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This photograph shows a man playing croquet on June 20, 1960 in Fairview Park.

Fairview Park - Enjoying the Park

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These are negatives of people enjoying Fairview Park. The photos were taken in 1943 and 1968 by Decatur Herald & Review.

Fairview Park - Flooding

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This negative shows the flooding of Fairview Park on April 29, 1947. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald & Review.

Fairview Park - Foot Trail

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This is a negative of a man sitting on a bench on the foot trail in Fairview Park. The photo was taken by the Herald & Review on May 7, 1937.

Fairview Park - Ice Skating

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These are photographs of people skating on Dreamland Lake at Dreamland Park, which later became part of Fairview Park. The photos were taken by J.K. Stafford on February 2, 1908.