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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…
Clyde Beatty Circus
Photograph of the Clyde Beatty Circus in August of 1943 showing a crowd of people looking at tigers.
Circus Elephants
Photograph of elephants walking down the street in Decatur during the June 1948 circus.
Hagenback & Wallace Circus
Photograph taken during the Hagenback & Wallace Circus in April of 1938 of horses next to a train as people watch.