DENKMAN SQUARE

It was donated to the city by Fred Denkmann, a member of the park board. The grading and laying of the sidewalks of this square are now completed, and in time, when the sod and trees are fairly grown, it will become a favorite play ground for the children and an ideal resort for their parents.

The city of Rock Island has purchased a tract of twenty-three acres of land at the east end of the city overlooking the Mississippi val­ ley. The lack of funds has prevented any material improvement of this park at present, but many plans are being made looking towards extensive beautifying of it in the near future.

For beauty of situation it is equal to, if not excelling that of Long View Park, and when it is properly developed, it will greatly add to the desirability of Rock Island in every way.

 

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