DUBUQUE ATHLETIC FIELD - Revision history

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	Ice skating remained a popular seasonal use of the park. In December, 1921 City Manager [[CARR, Ossian E.\|Ossian E. CARR]] announced that a warming room, "hot dog" stand, skates rental department and good illumination were among the year's improvements. The grounds had been flood and the operation would be repeated to keep a glazed surface. (9)		Ice skating remained a popular seasonal use of the park. In December, 1921 City Manager [[CARR, Ossian E.\|Ossian E. CARR]] announced that a warming room, "hot dog" stand, skates rental department and good illumination were among the year's improvements. The grounds had been flood and the operation would be repeated to keep a glazed surface. (9)

	~~Over the years, the field became known as the [[FOURTH STREET BASEBALL FIELD]] and in 1961 [[PETRAKIS PARK]].~~

	Certainly one of the most unique uses of the field was for [[AUTO POLO]]. In 1934 [[EU-QU-BUD]] hosted its Pageant of Progress on the site.		Certainly one of the most unique uses of the field was for [[AUTO POLO]]. In 1934 [[EU-QU-BUD]] hosted its Pageant of Progress on the site.

	In 1938 an article in the ''Telegraph-Herald'' described the athletic field as a "sort of unwanted orphan." The members of the Municipal Playground and Recreation Commission announced they wanted to "divorce" the field from their commission unless the city council approved such improvements as rebuilding and strengthening the grandstand and bleachers. Members of the commission threatened to resign if their suggestions were not carried out. Control of the athletic field had been a responsibility of the city council until recently when it was transferred to the athletic field. City Manager [[RHOMBERG, Albin Anton\|Albin Anton RHOMBERG]] assured the council that the $750 appropriated in the commission's budget would be enough to needed repairs. (10)		In 1938 an article in the ''Telegraph-Herald'' described the athletic field as a "sort of unwanted orphan." The members of the Municipal Playground and Recreation Commission announced they wanted to "divorce" the field from their commission unless the city council approved such improvements as rebuilding and strengthening the grandstand and bleachers. Members of the commission threatened to resign if their suggestions were not carried out. Control of the athletic field had been a responsibility of the city council until recently when it was transferred to the athletic field. City Manager [[RHOMBERG, Albin Anton\|Albin Anton RHOMBERG]] assured the council that the $750 appropriated in the commission's budget would be enough to needed repairs. (10)

			Over the years, the field became known as the [[FOURTH STREET BASEBALL FIELD]] and in 1961 [[PETRAKIS PARK]].

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	[[Image:dubuquepennantjm.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]DUBUQUE ATHLETIC FIELD. The Dubuque Athletic Field, also known as the [[FOURTH STREET BASEBALL FIELD]] or the Dubuque Municipal Park, was located on what was known as the Fourth Street Extension between Dubuque and the bridge leading to East Dubuque. Originally a network of sloughs and islands, ~~In the 1850s~~ part of it was platted and became [[CITY ISLAND]]. The [[STANDARD LUMBER COMPANY]] was allowed to use it for their lumber yards. The land lay ~~otherside~~ neglected until 1912 when Alderman McLaughlin of the Second Ward obtained $2,500 from the city council to convert the property into an athletic park. (1)		[[Image:dubuquepennantjm.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]DUBUQUE ATHLETIC FIELD. The Dubuque Athletic Field, also known as the [[FOURTH STREET BASEBALL FIELD]] or the Dubuque Municipal Park, was located on what was known as the Fourth Street Extension between Dubuque and the bridge leading to East Dubuque. Originally a network of sloughs and islands, part of it in the 1850s was platted and became [[CITY ISLAND]]. The [[STANDARD LUMBER COMPANY]] was allowed to use it for their lumber yards. The land lay otherwise neglected until 1912 when Alderman McLaughlin of the Second Ward obtained $2,500 from the city council to convert the property into an athletic park. (1)

	[[Image:DAPmap.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:DAPmap.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]

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	Funds for the field were raised by selling painted signs on the fence. Football was played as early as 1916 with an admission of twenty-five cents.		Funds for the field were raised by selling painted signs on the fence. Football was played as early as 1916 with an admission of twenty-five cents.

	~~[[Image:daf1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]~~

	[[Image:iceparty.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|c. 1917 Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:iceparty.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|c. 1917 Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]

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	[[ADAMS, Eugene\|Eugene ADAMS]], a prominent businessman, with others circulated a petition and raised $8,500. Filling in the sloughs was done with refuse and dirt collected by cleaning the city streets. Debris from the fire-destroyed [[HOTEL JULIEN]] including charred lumber, stone and brick and brought to the site The filling continued in 1913 with more dirt. For the construction of the [[BASEBALL]] diamond, loads of rich black dirt were used. (2)		[[ADAMS, Eugene\|Eugene ADAMS]], a prominent businessman, with others circulated a petition and raised $8,500. Filling in the sloughs was done with refuse and dirt collected by cleaning the city streets. Debris from the fire-destroyed [[HOTEL JULIEN]] including charred lumber, stone and brick and brought to the site The filling continued in 1913 with more dirt. For the construction of the [[BASEBALL]] diamond, loads of rich black dirt were used. (2)

	[[Image:~~1914dap~~.~~png~~\|left\|thumb\|~~250px~~\|~~Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald~~]]		[[Image:1914card.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]

	With the field ready, the construction of a grandstand and bleachers became the priority. The grandstand had a capacity of more than 5,000 people. For those willing to pay an additional fee, a raised platform was placed in front of the grandstand on which one hundred opera chairs were placed. Bleachers provided room for an addition 2,000 people. The cost of the construction came to $8,000. In addition to admission, boxes for the two teams were located under the front of the grandstand. The exclusive private use of an entire box containing four seats could be purchased for twenty dollars. A single seat in a box for the entire season cost five dollars. Money collected went to the Athletic Field Committee to pay for the chairs. (3)		With the field ready, the construction of a grandstand and bleachers became the priority. The grandstand had a capacity of more than 5,000 people. For those willing to pay an additional fee, a raised platform was placed in front of the grandstand on which one hundred opera chairs were placed. Bleachers provided room for an addition 2,000 people. The cost of the construction came to $8,000. In addition to admission, boxes for the two teams were located under the front of the grandstand. The exclusive private use of an entire box containing four seats could be purchased for twenty dollars. A single seat in a box for the entire season cost five dollars. Money collected went to the Athletic Field Committee to pay for the chairs. (3)

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	[[Image:dubuquepennantjm.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]DUBUQUE ATHLETIC FIELD. The Dubuque Athletic Field, also known as the [[FOURTH STREET BASEBALL FIELD]] or the Dubuque Municipal Park, was located on what was known as the Fourth Street Extension between Dubuque and the bridge leading to East Dubuque. ~~It was originally~~ a network of sloughs and islands. In the 1850s part of it was platted and became [[CITY ISLAND]]. The [[STANDARD LUMBER COMPANY]] was allowed to use it for their lumber yards. The land lay neglected until 1912 when Alderman McLaughlin of the Second Ward obtained $2,500 from the city council to convert the property into an athletic park. (1)		[[Image:dubuquepennantjm.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]DUBUQUE ATHLETIC FIELD. The Dubuque Athletic Field, also known as the [[FOURTH STREET BASEBALL FIELD]] or the Dubuque Municipal Park, was located on what was known as the Fourth Street Extension between Dubuque and the bridge leading to East Dubuque. Originally a network of sloughs and islands, In the 1850s part of it was platted and became [[CITY ISLAND]]. The [[STANDARD LUMBER COMPANY]] was allowed to use it for their lumber yards. The land lay otherside neglected until 1912 when Alderman McLaughlin of the Second Ward obtained $2,500 from the city council to convert the property into an athletic park. (1)

	[[Image:DAPmap.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:DAPmap.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	[[ADAMS, Eugene\|Eugene ADAMS]], a prominent businessman, with others circulated a petition and raised $8,500. Filling in the sloughs was done with refuse and dirt collected by cleaning the city streets. Debris from the fire-destroyed [[HOTEL JULIEN]] ~~included~~ charred lumber, stone and brick. The filling continued in 1913 with more dirt. For the construction of the [[BASEBALL]] diamond, loads of rich black dirt were used. (2)		[[ADAMS, Eugene\|Eugene ADAMS]], a prominent businessman, with others circulated a petition and raised $8,500. Filling in the sloughs was done with refuse and dirt collected by cleaning the city streets. Debris from the fire-destroyed [[HOTEL JULIEN]] including charred lumber, stone and brick and brought to the site The filling continued in 1913 with more dirt. For the construction of the [[BASEBALL]] diamond, loads of rich black dirt were used. (2)

	[[Image:1914dap.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:1914dap.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]

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	[[Image:dubuquepennantjm.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]DUBUQUE ATHLETIC FIELD. The Dubuque Athletic Field, also known as the [[FOURTH STREET BASEBALL FIELD]] or the Dubuque Municipal Park, on what was known as the Fourth Street Extension between Dubuque and the bridge leading to East Dubuque, was originally a network of sloughs and islands. In the 1850s part of it was platted and became [[CITY ISLAND]]. The [[STANDARD LUMBER COMPANY]] was allowed to use it for their lumber yards. The land lay neglected until 1912 when Alderman McLaughlin of the Second Ward obtained $2,500 from the city council to convert the property into an athletic park. (1)		[[Image:dubuquepennantjm.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]DUBUQUE ATHLETIC FIELD. The Dubuque Athletic Field, also known as the [[FOURTH STREET BASEBALL FIELD]] or the Dubuque Municipal Park, was located on what was known as the Fourth Street Extension between Dubuque and the bridge leading to East Dubuque. It was originally a network of sloughs and islands. In the 1850s part of it was platted and became [[CITY ISLAND]]. The [[STANDARD LUMBER COMPANY]] was allowed to use it for their lumber yards. The land lay neglected until 1912 when Alderman McLaughlin of the Second Ward obtained $2,500 from the city council to convert the property into an athletic park. (1)

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	In 1938 an article in the ''Telegraph-Herald'' described the athletic field as a "sort of unwanted orphan." The members of the Municipal Playground and Recreation Commission announced they wanted to "divorce" the field from their commission unless the city council approved such improvements as rebuilding and strengthening the grandstand and bleachers. Members of the commission threatened to resign if their suggestions were not carried out. Control of the athletic field had been a responsibility of the city council until recently when it was transferred to the athletic field. City Manager [[RHOMBERG, Albin Anton\|Albin Anton RHOMBERG]] assured the council that the $750 appropriated in the commission's budget would be enough to needed repairs. (10)		In 1938 an article in the ''Telegraph-Herald'' described the athletic field as a "sort of unwanted orphan." The members of the Municipal Playground and Recreation Commission announced they wanted to "divorce" the field from their commission unless the city council approved such improvements as rebuilding and strengthening the grandstand and bleachers. Members of the commission threatened to resign if their suggestions were not carried out. Control of the athletic field had been a responsibility of the city council until recently when it was transferred to the athletic field. City Manager [[RHOMBERG, Albin Anton\|Albin Anton RHOMBERG]] assured the council that the $750 appropriated in the commission's budget would be enough to needed repairs. (10)

	~~The Dubuque Athletic Field became [[PETRAKIS PARK]].~~


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	Ice skating remained a popular seasonal use of the park. In December, 1921 City Manager [[CARR, Ossian E.\|Ossian E. CARR]] announced that a warming room, "hot dog" stand, skates rental department and good illumination were among the year's improvements. The grounds had been flood and the operation would be repeated to keep a glazed surface. (9)		Ice skating remained a popular seasonal use of the park. In December, 1921 City Manager [[CARR, Ossian E.\|Ossian E. CARR]] announced that a warming room, "hot dog" stand, skates rental department and good illumination were among the year's improvements. The grounds had been flood and the operation would be repeated to keep a glazed surface. (9)

			Over the years, the field became known as the [[FOURTH STREET BASEBALL FIELD]] and in 1961 [[PETRAKIS PARK]].

	Certainly one of the most unique uses of the field was for [[AUTO POLO]]. In 1934 [[EU-QU-BUD]] hosted its Pageant of Progress on the site.		Certainly one of the most unique uses of the field was for [[AUTO POLO]]. In 1934 [[EU-QU-BUD]] hosted its Pageant of Progress on the site.

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	[[Image:dubuquepennantjm.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]DUBUQUE ATHLETIC FIELD. The Dubuque Athletic Field, also known as the ~~4th Street Ball Park~~ or the Dubuque Municipal Park, on what was known as the Fourth Street Extension between Dubuque and the bridge leading to East Dubuque, was originally a network of sloughs and islands. In the 1850s part of it was platted and became [[CITY ISLAND]]. The [[STANDARD LUMBER COMPANY]] was allowed to use it for their lumber yards. The land lay neglected until 1912 when Alderman McLaughlin of the Second Ward obtained $2,500 from the city council to convert the property into an athletic park. (1)		[[Image:dubuquepennantjm.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]DUBUQUE ATHLETIC FIELD. The Dubuque Athletic Field, also known as the [[FOURTH STREET BASEBALL FIELD]] or the Dubuque Municipal Park, on what was known as the Fourth Street Extension between Dubuque and the bridge leading to East Dubuque, was originally a network of sloughs and islands. In the 1850s part of it was platted and became [[CITY ISLAND]]. The [[STANDARD LUMBER COMPANY]] was allowed to use it for their lumber yards. The land lay neglected until 1912 when Alderman McLaughlin of the Second Ward obtained $2,500 from the city council to convert the property into an athletic park. (1)

	[[Image:DAPmap.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:DAPmap.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]

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	Ice skating remained a popular seasonal use of the park. In December, 1921 City Manager [[CARR, Ossian E.\|Ossian E. CARR]] announced that a warming room, "hot dog" stand, skates rental department and good illumination were among the year's improvements. The grounds had been flood and the operation would be repeated to keep a glazed surface. (9)		Ice skating remained a popular seasonal use of the park. In December, 1921 City Manager [[CARR, Ossian E.\|Ossian E. CARR]] announced that a warming room, "hot dog" stand, skates rental department and good illumination were among the year's improvements. The grounds had been flood and the operation would be repeated to keep a glazed surface. (9)


	Certainly one of the most unique uses of the field was for [[AUTO POLO]]. In 1934 [[EU-QU-BUD]] hosted its Pageant of Progress on the site.		Certainly one of the most unique uses of the field was for [[AUTO POLO]]. In 1934 [[EU-QU-BUD]] hosted its Pageant of Progress on the site.

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	the athletic park.		the athletic park.

	~~The municipal athletic field doubled in size in 1915. An additional four acres~~ of ~~land directly across 4th Street from~~ the ~~present baseball field was purchased for $6,300. The new~~ area~~, 500 feet long~~ and ~~300 feet wide~~, ~~was called~~ the ~~Dubuque Athletic Field Annex. Unlike~~ the ~~original~~ field~~, the annex needed little filling. Some grading~~ was ~~needed since~~ the ~~ground was higher than~~ the ~~street~~. The ~~new site was considered~~ for ~~baseball, tennis and other outdoor sports~~. ~~It would~~ be ~~enclosed in a wooden fence on three sides with~~ the ~~fourth open to ensure~~ the ~~river view~~. ~~It was felt the new ground could~~ be used ~~for carnivals or~~ the ~~skating rink. Both activities had drawn criticism from those who felt they had harmed~~ the ~~baseball diamond~~. (5)		Advancing the idea of multiple uses of the area and in efforts to raise money, the management of the field petitioned for and was granted the right to show a carnival on the site from September 29 through October 3, 1914. (5) The application called for an important exception. The management asked that the carnival be permitted without the regular license demanded by the city. The savings were to be used to pay debts from the building of the field. (6)

	~~Advancing the idea of multiple uses~~ of the area and ~~in efforts to raise money~~, the ~~management of~~ the field ~~petitioned for and~~ was ~~granted~~ the ~~right to show a carnival on~~ the ~~site from September 29 through October 3, 1914~~. ~~(6)~~ The ~~application called~~ for ~~an important exception~~. ~~The management asked that the carnival~~ be ~~permitted without~~ the ~~regular license demanded by~~ the ~~city~~. ~~The savings were to~~ be used ~~to pay debts~~ from the ~~building of the field~~. (7) Funds were ~~also~~ raised by selling painted signs on the fence. Football was played as early as 1916 with an admission of twenty-five cents.		The municipal athletic field doubled in size in 1915. An additional four acres of land directly across 4th Street from the baseball field was purchased for $6,300. The new area, 500 feet long and 300 feet wide, was called the Dubuque Athletic Field Annex. Unlike the original field, the annex needed little filling. Some grading was needed since the ground was higher than the street. The new site was considered for baseball, tennis and other outdoor sports. It would be enclosed in a wooden fence on three sides with the fourth open to ensure the river view. It was felt the new ground could be used for carnivals or the skating rink. Both activities had drawn criticism from those who felt they had harmed the baseball diamond. (7)

			Funds for the field were raised by selling painted signs on the fence. Football was played as early as 1916 with an admission of twenty-five cents.

	[[Image:daf1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:daf1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]

	[[Image:iceparty.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|c. 1917 Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:iceparty.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|c. 1917 Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	Around 1915 the idea of making the area a skating rink was proposed. A warming house able to accommodate two hundred people was built and two large stoves were installed. Two large arc lights, one in the center of the rink were installed with other lighting placed in the grandstands so that the entire rink was illuminated. A small fee was charged for those skating. (8) Certainly one of the most unique uses of the field was for [[AUTO POLO]].		Around 1915 the idea of making the area into a skating rink was proposed. A warming house able to accommodate two hundred people was built and two large stoves were installed. Two large arc lights, one in the center of the rink were installed with other lighting placed in the grandstands so that the entire rink was illuminated. A small fee was charged for those skating. (8)

			Ice skating remained a popular seasonal use of the park. In December, 1921 City Manager [[CARR, Ossian E.\|Ossian E. CARR]] announced that a warming room, "hot dog" stand, skates rental department and good illumination were among the year's improvements. The grounds had been flood and the operation would be repeated to keep a glazed surface. (9)


			Certainly one of the most unique uses of the field was for [[AUTO POLO]]. In 1934 [[EU-QU-BUD]] hosted its Pageant of Progress on the site.

	~~Although called~~ an athletic field, the ~~uses~~ of the ~~area expanded~~. ~~In 1934~~ [[~~EU-QU-BUD~~]] ~~hosted its Pageant of Progress. In 1940~~ the ~~West Brothers Shows circus offered matinees for children and regular evening programs~~ in ~~May~~.		In 1938 an article in the ''Telegraph-Herald'' described the athletic field as a "sort of unwanted orphan." The members of the Municipal Playground and Recreation Commission announced they wanted to "divorce" the field from their commission unless the city council approved such improvements as rebuilding and strengthening the grandstand and bleachers. Members of the commission threatened to resign if their suggestions were not carried out. Control of the athletic field had been a responsibility of the city council until recently when it was transferred to the athletic field. City Manager [[RHOMBERG, Albin Anton\|Albin Anton RHOMBERG]] assured the council that the $750 appropriated in the commission's budget would be enough to needed repairs. (10)

	The Dubuque Athletic Field became [[PETRAKIS PARK]].		The Dubuque Athletic Field became [[PETRAKIS PARK]].
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	1. "Dubuque's Municipal Park Now Scene of Great Winter Sport," The Telegraph-Herald, January 3, 1915, p. 13		1. "Dubuque's Municipal Park Now Scene of Great Winter Sport," ''The Telegraph-Herald,'' January 3, 1915, p. 13

	2. Ibid.		2. Ibid.
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	4. "Dubuque Athletic Field," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', May 3, 1914, p. 17		4. "Dubuque Athletic Field," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', May 3, 1914, p. 17

	5. "~~Big Addition~~ to ~~the Municipal Athletic Field~~," ''Telegraph-Herald'', ~~May 5~~, ~~1915~~, p. 1		5. "Park Employee is First to Benefit," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', September 18, 1914, p. 11

	6. "~~Park Employee is First to Benefit~~," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald~~''''Italic text~~'', September 18, 1914, p. 11		6. "To Hold Carnival at Athletic Field," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', September 17, 1914, p. 3

	7. "~~To Hold Carnival at~~ Athletic Field," ''~~Dubuque~~ Telegraph-Herald'', ~~September 17~~, ~~1914~~, p. 3		7. "Big Addition to the Municipal Athletic Field," ''Telegraph-Herald'', May 5, 1915, p. 1

	8. "Dubuque's Municipal Park..."		8. "Dubuque's Municipal Park..."

			9. "Welcome News for Ice Skating 'Fans,' ''Telegraph-Herald'', December 4, 1921, p. 1

			10. "Athletic Field Still 'Orphan,' ''Telegraph-Herald'', March 21, 1938, p. 1

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	[[Image:dubuquepennantjm.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]DUBUQUE ATHLETIC FIELD. The Dubuque Athletic Field, also known as the [[FOURTH STREET BASEBALL FIELD]] or the Dubuque Municipal Park, was located on what was known as the Fourth Street Extension between Dubuque and the bridge leading to East Dubuque. ~~It was originally~~ a network of sloughs and islands. In the 1850s part of it was platted and became [[CITY ISLAND]]. The [[STANDARD LUMBER COMPANY]] was allowed to use it for their lumber yards. The land lay neglected until 1912 when Alderman McLaughlin of the Second Ward obtained $2,500 from the city council to convert the property into an athletic park. (1)		[[Image:dubuquepennantjm.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]DUBUQUE ATHLETIC FIELD. The Dubuque Athletic Field, also known as the [[FOURTH STREET BASEBALL FIELD]] or the Dubuque Municipal Park, was located on what was known as the Fourth Street Extension between Dubuque and the bridge leading to East Dubuque. Originally a network of sloughs and islands, In the 1850s part of it was platted and became [[CITY ISLAND]]. The [[STANDARD LUMBER COMPANY]] was allowed to use it for their lumber yards. The land lay otherside neglected until 1912 when Alderman McLaughlin of the Second Ward obtained $2,500 from the city council to convert the property into an athletic park. (1)

	[[Image:DAPmap.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:DAPmap.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	[[ADAMS, Eugene\|Eugene ADAMS]], a prominent businessman, with others circulated a petition and raised $8,500. Filling in the sloughs was done with refuse and dirt collected by cleaning the city streets. Debris from the fire-destroyed [[HOTEL JULIEN]] ~~included~~ charred lumber, stone and brick. The filling continued in 1913 with more dirt. For the construction of the [[BASEBALL]] diamond, loads of rich black dirt were used. (2)		[[ADAMS, Eugene\|Eugene ADAMS]], a prominent businessman, with others circulated a petition and raised $8,500. Filling in the sloughs was done with refuse and dirt collected by cleaning the city streets. Debris from the fire-destroyed [[HOTEL JULIEN]] including charred lumber, stone and brick and brought to the site The filling continued in 1913 with more dirt. For the construction of the [[BASEBALL]] diamond, loads of rich black dirt were used. (2)

	[[Image:1914dap.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:1914dap.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]