South Park
Title
South Park
Identifier
ENT_0494
Subject
Entertainment Parks Quincy, Illinois
Description
South Park located at 12th and Harrison Streets in Quincy was officially opened to the public May 18 , 1895 . It soon became a popular place for picnics , but there was no shelter house for protection from bad weather . The first stone shelter house was built in 1917 . Later a bandstand and a golf course would be constructed on the grounds . The Carl Landrum Bandstand was dedicated August 30 , 1987 . Currently [2012] South Park consists of 135 acres located at 12th & Harrison Streets . It is a great summer and winter park . It has ample sledding over the many rolling hills . In the summer you can pitch horseshoes , play tennis , soccer , baseball , or climb around on the playground equipment . There are three shelter houses equipped with electricity , picnic tables , drinking fountains , grills , and restrooms . You can have a leisurely picnic , go fishing or take a walk on one of the many walking paths . BW Exterior Photograph 6 1/2 " x 5 1/8 ".
Contributing Institution
Quincy Public Library
Type
Image
Digital Format
JP2
Format
Photograph
Language
English
Geographic Coverage
United States -- Illinois -- Adams County -- Quincy
Rights
U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. Please contact Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey Street, Quincy, IL 62301 for permission to use the digital image.
Collection Name
Quincy Area Historic Photo Collection
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