"Picture Decatur" (Decatur IL)

Scovill Golf Course in Decatur closed for the last time in October 2017.  Here are some photos to help remember the West End beauty. (click on any photo to enlarge) (credit for aerial photos:  Stephen Huss)

Here's a collection of photos from Scovill Gardens as the beautiful greenery wakes up for another season of charm. (photos taken 4/23/2015) Thank you Guy and Rose for your beautiful gift...... given to all of us.

The Decatur Hall of Fame Decatur Illinois (plaques on display at Decatur Civic Center) New 2014 Inductees: Paul Osborne "Ordained Minister, Editor & Publisher of the Decatur Tribune, Mayor of the City of Decatur from 2003-2008 and tireless promoter for the City.  His leadership and commitment to delivering truth through the printed word has inspired us all." William "Bill" Eichenauer "Beloved Millikin University supporter and graduate, avid student of life, successful entrepreneur and champion for small business and the arts, his lifelong dedication to Decatur helped to make us a better community." Previous Inductees: Frank M. Lindsay "Publisher and newspaper owner, Decatur native, 11th of 12 children and leader in the initiation of city planning, urban development and the United Way." Robert Faries "An inventor, industrialist, philanthropist, and lover of nature who donated Faries Park to the ...