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Band Stand, Union Park, Des Moines, Iowa, Bandstand
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Description
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Union Park was established in 1896 at East 9th Street and Thompson Avenue as one of Des Moines' original five parks. The park was part of the old Thompson farm and started with sixteen acres of land. 1908 postmark. Number 6452.
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Date Created
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1908
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PID
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grinnell:16848
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Buffalo, Greenwood Park, Des Moines, Iowa, Ashworth Park
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Description
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View of four Buffalo roaming Greenwood Park in the winter. Greenwood Park was the first official large park in Des Moines purchased by park commissioners in 1894. Located at 4500 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. 1909 postmark. Number 6443.
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Date Created
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1909
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PID
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grinnell:18550
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Title
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Drive in Union Park, Des Moines, Iowa
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Description
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View of garden in Union Park which is located at 725 Thompson Avenue, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. 1912 postmark. Number 6417.
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Date Created
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1912
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PID
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grinnell:18829
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Flower beds, Union Park, Des Moines, Iowa
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Description
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View of flower garden and walking trail in Union Park which is located at 725 Thompson Avenue, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.
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Date Created
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1915
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PID
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grinnell:16079
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Fountain at Greenwood Park, Des Moines, Iowa, Ashworth Park
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Description
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View of a fountain with stone sculpture surrounded by flowers. Greenwood Park was the first official large park in Des Moines purchased by park commissioners in 1894. Located at 4500 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. 1912 postmark.
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Date Created
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1912
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PID
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grinnell:18551
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Title
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Grandview Park, Des Moines, Iowa, Grand View Park
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Description
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View of a walking bridge through the trees. The land purchase for Grandview Park was made in 1894. The park is a natural park that is approximately 98 acres in size. Located at 3230 Easton Boulevard, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. 1920 postmark. Number 3837.
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Date Created
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1920
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PID
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grinnell:18549
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Title
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Green Wood Park, Des Moines, Iowa, Greenwood Park, Ashworth Park
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Description
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View of a meeting near a pavilion in Greenwood Park. Greenwood Park was the first official large park in Des Moines purchased by park commissioners in 1894. Located at 4500 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. 1910 postmark.
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Date Created
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1910
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PID
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grinnell:18552
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Greenwood Park, Des Moines, Iowa, Ashworth Park
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Description
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View of flower garden and walking trail at Greenwood Park. Greenwood Park was the first official large park in Des Moines purchased by park commissioners in 1894. 4500 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.
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Date Created
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1910
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PID
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grinnell:16865
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Title
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Greenwood Park, Des Moines, Iowa, Ashworth Park
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Description
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View of walking trail, flowers and tennis court in Greenwood Park. Greenwood Park was the first official large park in Des Moines purchased by park commissioners in 1894. Located at 4500 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Number 6419.
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Date Created
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1930
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PID
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grinnell:16936