Encyclopedia Dubuque
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FLORA PARK
FLORA PARK. Westside park created through the generous donation in 1954 of $21,760 by the WAHLERT FOUNDATION. The gift allowed the city council to accept the offer of William L. MOLO to give the city the 7.5 acre plot called Silver Acres along with the 10.88 acres known as Sylvester Place. The latter parcel was appraised by a condemnation jury at $21,760. With the ten acres the city had already purchased, the recreation area included more than 28 acres of land.
The park was named by the Dubuque Park Department in memory of Wahlert's wife, Flora.