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Moody Brothers
Photograph of the tree Moody brothers standing by their airplance, Big-B.
Tags: 1918, Aviation, Big-B, biography, Moody Brothers, Photo File: Biography
Ralph G. Mills
Photograph of Ralph G. Mills (died 10/17/1944) Decatur allergist, opened offices in the Standard Office Building in 1938. Photo ran 9/4/1938 in the Decatur Herald or Review, Decatur, IL.
Charles H. Logan, Sr.
Photograph of Charles H. Logan, Sr., born March 6, 1877: Died November 3, 1950. Entire business life spent with Decatur Coffin Co. until it dissolved in 1943. President 1927-1943. President of Casket Manufacturers Association of America and a…
Nelson Park - Boathouse
These are negatives of the boathouse and the boat and canoe livery at Nelson Park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review.
Fairview Park - Aerial Views
These are the aerial views of Fairview Park that were taken in 1961, and 1964.
Tags: 1961, 1964, aerial, Aerial View, Decatur IL, Decatur Park District, Fairview Park, park
Carnival at Fairview Park
This is a photograph of a carnival at Fairview Park. The photo was taken around 1980, and is an aerial view of the rides.
Tags: c. 1980, Carnival, Crowds, Decatur IL, Decatur Park District, Fairview Park, rides, Tempest
The Bears of Fairview Park
These are the photos and negatives of the bears that were kept at Fairview Park until 1972.
Certificate of Publication - March 8, 1972
This is the certificate of publication from the Decatur Herald and Review for an advertisement printed in the paper on March 8, 1972.
Certificate of Publication - March 15, 1972
This is the certificate of publication for an advertisement the Library had in the Decatur Herald and Review on March 12 & 15, 1972.
Mattie A. Gorin
Photograph of Mattie A. Gorin (b. 3/30/1860, d. 12/18/1942). She was the sister of O.B. Gorin, former president of Millikin National Bank. She was also the daughter of Jerome Gorin. The Gorin family settled in Decatur in 1833. This photo was…