Tom Hamilton put films his father shot of Springfield in the 1930s onto a DVD to preserve the images. Here are a few samples, including the public swimming pool, Lake Springfield and Franklin Roosevelt taking a train into Springfield.
Brings back memories. I went to Memorial Pool a couple times in the 50s when I was about seven years old. The old shots of Lk Springfield and the Beach House are cool too. Of course, they're still there. Seeing the beginnings of the filling of the lake on film is a wonderful rarity. So glad somebody had the technological wherewithal to do that and preserve it.
What's the name of the piano tune playing in the background.....I likey, especially after 5:35.
trout211 1 month ago
Brings back memories. I went to Memorial Pool a couple times in the 50s when I was about seven years old. The old shots of Lk Springfield and the Beach House are cool too. Of course, they're still there. Seeing the beginnings of the filling of the lake on film is a wonderful rarity. So glad somebody had the technological wherewithal to do that and preserve it.
Saxxxmannn 3 years ago
My 86 year old father just relived his youth a little bit. Thanks for this video. What a treasure.
melcamp77 3 years ago
Very neat video, thanks for sharing!!
LUNADAY74 3 years ago
WOW, not an African American to be found.
Springfield, IL hasn't changed a bit!
(just kidding)
That indeed was a great video... thank you for posting it.
Seyahhsod 3 years ago
Thanks for posting this. What an amazing look into Springfield history!
Jagergeist1 3 years ago
Very Interesting Video.
PhotoVideoEditor 3 years ago