Opened: October 3, 1961 by Lamar and Opal Purvis
Demolished: 10-23-77 to make approach for drive-up home windows and parking for Soy Capital Financial institution.
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FANS FIELD
Followers Area
Location: nook of East Garfield and North Woodford Streets
Opened: Could 5, 1927 with a crowd of seven,000
Demolished: August 1975
Notable: Dwelling of the Decatur Commodores, a minor league ball membership. Decatur was the third metropolis within the US to play ball underneath lights in 1930. Reopened: June 1977 as softball diamond
ROACH SCHOOL
Roach College
Location: 1932 E. William St.
Named: for James Furman Roach, president of the Decatur College Board in early 1900s
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