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RHOMBERG PARK. Established by [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]] after he came to Dubuque in 1854, Rhomberg Park was located at the intersection of Rhomberg and Shiras avenues. The park offered a bandstand and was often the site of German beer picnics. It was later used for the Fresh Air Camp until the street cut through to Eagle Point. | RHOMBERG PARK. Established by [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]] after he came to Dubuque in 1854, Rhomberg Park was located at the intersection of Rhomberg and Shiras avenues. The park offered a bandstand and was often the site of German beer picnics. It was later used for the Fresh Air Camp until the street cut through to Eagle Point. | ||
In 1900 the site was renamed Riverside Park. (1) | |||
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1. "Now It's Riverside Park," Dubuque Daily Herald, June 7, 1900, p. 3 | |||
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Revision as of 00:38, 12 August 2013
RHOMBERG PARK. Established by Joseph A. RHOMBERG after he came to Dubuque in 1854, Rhomberg Park was located at the intersection of Rhomberg and Shiras avenues. The park offered a bandstand and was often the site of German beer picnics. It was later used for the Fresh Air Camp until the street cut through to Eagle Point.
In 1900 the site was renamed Riverside Park. (1)
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1. "Now It's Riverside Park," Dubuque Daily Herald, June 7, 1900, p. 3