When the Mammoth Theater was built in 1909, it literally divided the park into 2 areas. This division would eventually be the park's downfall. When the sky opened up on July 9, 1919 and let forth a torrent of rain, the theater acted like a dam. Water to the west side of the building was trapped and by some accounts the water rose to 20 feet. This postcard was used in 1911.Sunday, April 18, 2010
The Mammoth Theater, Union Park, postcard 1
When the Mammoth Theater was built in 1909, it literally divided the park into 2 areas. This division would eventually be the park's downfall. When the sky opened up on July 9, 1919 and let forth a torrent of rain, the theater acted like a dam. Water to the west side of the building was trapped and by some accounts the water rose to 20 feet. This postcard was used in 1911.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
The Rustic Bandstand, Union Park, postcard 5
This postcard features (from left to right) the second Rustic Bandstand, a ticket booth, and the Rustic Inn restaurant. The flower garden on the far right no longer exists. Further down the Promenade, you can see the stairs to the Miner's Hut and a pavilion. This scene was taken in front of The Mammoth Theatre looking northeast down the sidewalk. This particular postcard is somewhat yellowed; thus, the image is a little fuzzy. It was postally used in 1914.
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