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A few photos of one of Decatur's all-time finest sports organizations: Decatur Pride, men's fast-pitch softball
On July 19, 1974, a massive explosion leveled the N&W (Norfolk & Western) railyard in the heart of Decatur. Neighborhoods around the explosion site were heavily damaged, including Lakeview High School. The blast was reportedly heard as far away as 30 miles. (photos from Herald and Review archives) Lakeview High School To read more about the explosion: " Death Before Dawn ", a research project by Millikin student Laura Voyles Text of Associated Press article detailing the incident National Transportation Safety Board's " Railroad Accident Report " for the event
Here's a collection of photos from Decatur's baseball past, starting with the Commodores and Fans Field (1927-1974). Fans Field was located on the southeast corner of Garfield and Woodford Streets. demolition in 1975 Fans Field Today..... looking northeast towards 2nd base looking southeast towards home plate looking northwest towards home plate And don't forget there was also baseball played on Staley Field (1915-1923): It is believed that the field was located on the northwest corner of Eldorado and 22nd Streets, near where the Staley Viaduct is today.
Decatur Memory Lane #11 Another collection of "old time" Decatur photos. (Thanks to all who are sourcing them.) TAGS: Barnes Citizens Building, C Tower, Citizens, Decatur Bottling, Decatur Herald, Elks, Emerson Piano, Foster Brothers, Jim Dandy, memory lane, Stevie's Latin Village, Surrey Restaurant, Tait & Company, Tolly's, WDZ,