LINCOLN PARK - Revision history

Randylyon at 03:43, 16 January 2021

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	The city proposed to create Lincoln Park on the site. Under the direction of the park commission, several baseball diamonds were immediately created. Twelve elm trees were planted on the Washington Street side with plans to plant trees along each side of the park. Future plans were for the construction of back stops in a way that two different baseball diamonds could use the same back stop. The remainder of the block was to be used for playground with additional plantings of trees and shrubs. At the time the option was taken, no plan had been made to raise the purchase price of the ground. (1)		The city proposed to create Lincoln Park on the site. Under the direction of the park commission, several baseball diamonds were immediately created. Twelve elm trees were planted on the Washington Street side with plans to plant trees along each side of the park. Future plans were for the construction of back stops in a way that two different baseball diamonds could use the same back stop. The remainder of the block was to be used for playground with additional plantings of trees and shrubs. At the time the option was taken, no plan had been made to raise the purchase price of the ground. (1)

	The corner of 24th and Jackson [[STREETS]] was made into a park where in 1913 a merry-go-round was temporarily place before being shipped from the city in July. The equipment was described as "of the type which accompany all street carnivals." (2) In the winter, an ice rink was created in the park for youngsters on the ~~Nort~~ End. (3)		The corner of 24th and Jackson [[STREETS]] was made into a park where in 1913 a merry-go-round was temporarily place before being shipped from the city in July. The equipment was described as "of the type which accompany all street carnivals." (2) In the winter, an ice rink was created in the park for youngsters on the North End. (3)

	The "World at Home" exposition of shows appeared for a week in 1914 with the activities hosted by the Moose organization. Sixteen tents were scattered across the grounds by the company of four hundred which had recently appeared in Cedar Rapids. Among the most popular events was a ride around the show grounds on a camel, the merry-go-round, and the motordome. "Unusually" large crowds were reported. (4)		The "World at Home" exposition of shows appeared for a week in 1914 with the activities hosted by the Moose organization. Sixteen tents were scattered across the grounds by the company of four hundred which had recently appeared in Cedar Rapids. Among the most popular events was a ride around the show grounds on a camel, the merry-go-round, and the motordome. "Unusually" large crowds were reported. (4)

			References to Lincoln Park in the ''Telegraph Herald'' after 1914 have been unable to be found.

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Randylyon at 03:20, 16 January 2021

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	The city proposed to create Lincoln Park on the site. Under the direction of the park commission, several baseball diamonds were immediately created. Twelve elm trees were planted on the Washington Street side with plans to plant trees along each side of the park. Future plans were for the construction of back stops in a way that two different baseball diamonds could use the same back stop. The remainder of the block was to be used for playground with additional plantings of trees and shrubs. At the time the option was taken, no plan had been made to raise the purchase price of the ground. (1)		The city proposed to create Lincoln Park on the site. Under the direction of the park commission, several baseball diamonds were immediately created. Twelve elm trees were planted on the Washington Street side with plans to plant trees along each side of the park. Future plans were for the construction of back stops in a way that two different baseball diamonds could use the same back stop. The remainder of the block was to be used for playground with additional plantings of trees and shrubs. At the time the option was taken, no plan had been made to raise the purchase price of the ground. (1)

	The corner of 24th and Jackson [[STREETS]] was made into a park where in 1913 a merry-go-round was temporarily place before being shipped from the city in July. The equipment was described as "of the type which accompany all street carnivals." (2)		The corner of 24th and Jackson [[STREETS]] was made into a park where in 1913 a merry-go-round was temporarily place before being shipped from the city in July. The equipment was described as "of the type which accompany all street carnivals." (2) In the winter, an ice rink was created in the park for youngsters on the Nort End. (3)

	The "World at Home" exposition of shows appeared for a week in 1914 with the activities hosted by the Moose organization. Sixteen tents were scattered across the grounds by the company of four hundred which had recently appeared in Cedar Rapids. Among the most popular events was a ride around the show grounds on a camel, the merry-go-round, and the motordome. "Unusually" large crowds were reported. (3)		The "World at Home" exposition of shows appeared for a week in 1914 with the activities hosted by the Moose organization. Sixteen tents were scattered across the grounds by the company of four hundred which had recently appeared in Cedar Rapids. Among the most popular events was a ride around the show grounds on a camel, the merry-go-round, and the motordome. "Unusually" large crowds were reported. (4)

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	2. "Merry-Go-Round Leaves," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald,'' July 1, 1913, p. 23		2. "Merry-Go-Round Leaves," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald,'' July 1, 1913, p. 23

			3. "Ice Clear of Snow," Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, January 13, 1913, p. 10

	3. "Stage All Set for Carnival of Fun" ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', June 8, 1914, p. 15		3. "Stage All Set for Carnival of Fun" ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', June 8, 1914, p. 15

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Randylyon at 19:07, 15 January 2021

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	LINCOLN PARK. In April 1911, the city of Dubuque took an option on a block of property from John Olinger. The land was located at the corner of Sanford Avenue and Jackson [[STREETS]]. The city came into immediate possession and had until December 31, 1912 to carry out the option.		LINCOLN PARK. In April 1911, the city of Dubuque took an option on a block of property from John Olinger. The land was located at the corner of Sanford Avenue and Jackson [[STREETS]]. The city came into immediate possession and had until December 31, 1912 to carry out the option.

	The city proposed to create Lincoln Park on the site. Under the direction of the park commission, several baseball diamonds were immediately created. Twelve elm trees were planted on the Washington Street side with plans to plant trees along each side of the park. Future plans were for the construction of back stops in a way that two different baseball diamonds could use the same back stop. The remainder of the block was to be used for playground with additional plantings of trees and shrubs. At the time the option was taken, no plan had been made to raise the purchase price of the ground.		The city proposed to create Lincoln Park on the site. Under the direction of the park commission, several baseball diamonds were immediately created. Twelve elm trees were planted on the Washington Street side with plans to plant trees along each side of the park. Future plans were for the construction of back stops in a way that two different baseball diamonds could use the same back stop. The remainder of the block was to be used for playground with additional plantings of trees and shrubs. At the time the option was taken, no plan had been made to raise the purchase price of the ground. (1)

			The corner of 24th and Jackson [[STREETS]] was made into a park where in 1913 a merry-go-round was temporarily place before being shipped from the city in July. The equipment was described as "of the type which accompany all street carnivals." (2)

			The "World at Home" exposition of shows appeared for a week in 1914 with the activities hosted by the Moose organization. Sixteen tents were scattered across the grounds by the company of four hundred which had recently appeared in Cedar Rapids. Among the most popular events was a ride around the show grounds on a camel, the merry-go-round, and the motordome. "Unusually" large crowds were reported. (3)

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	"Lincoln Park is Added to the City," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 14, 1911, p. 5		1. "Lincoln Park is Added to the City," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 14, 1911, p. 5

			2. "Merry-Go-Round Leaves," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald,'' July 1, 1913, p. 23

			3. "Stage All Set for Carnival of Fun" ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', June 8, 1914, p. 15

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Randylyon at 18:41, 15 January 2021

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	LINCOLN PARK. In April 1911, the city of Dubuque took an option of a block of property from John Olinger. ~~Located~~ at the corner of Sanford Avenue and Jackson [[STREETS]]. The city came into immediate possession and had until December 31, 1912 to carry out the option.		LINCOLN PARK. In April 1911, the city of Dubuque took an option on a block of property from John Olinger. The land was located at the corner of Sanford Avenue and Jackson [[STREETS]]. The city came into immediate possession and had until December 31, 1912 to carry out the option.

	The city proposed to create Lincoln Park on the site. Under the direction of the park commission, several baseball diamonds were immediately created. Twelve elm trees were planted on the Washington Street side with plans to ~~plan~~ trees along each side of the park. Future plans were for the construction of back stops in a way that two different baseball diamonds could use the same back stop. The remainder of the block was to be used for playground with additional plantings of trees and shrubs. At the time the option was taken, no plan had been made to raise the purchase price of the ground.		The city proposed to create Lincoln Park on the site. Under the direction of the park commission, several baseball diamonds were immediately created. Twelve elm trees were planted on the Washington Street side with plans to plant trees along each side of the park. Future plans were for the construction of back stops in a way that two different baseball diamonds could use the same back stop. The remainder of the block was to be used for playground with additional plantings of trees and shrubs. At the time the option was taken, no plan had been made to raise the purchase price of the ground.

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Randylyon at 00:18, 26 November 2014

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	"Lincoln Park is Added to the City," Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, April 14, 1911, p. 5		"Lincoln Park is Added to the City," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 14, 1911, p. 5

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LINCOLN PARK. In April 1911, the city of Dubuque took an option of a block of property from John Olinger. Located at the corner of Sanford Avenue and Jackson [[STREETS]]. The city came into immediate possession and had until December 31, 1912 to carry out the option.

The city proposed to create Lincoln Park on the site. Under the direction of the park commission, several baseball diamonds were immediately created. Twelve elm trees were planted on the Washington Street side with plans to plan trees along each side of the park. Future plans were for the construction of back stops in a way that two different baseball diamonds could use the same back stop. The remainder of the block was to be used for playground with additional plantings of trees and shrubs. At the time the option was taken, no plan had been made to raise the purchase price of the ground.

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"Lincoln Park is Added to the City," Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, April 14, 1911, p. 5