The Promenade, Union Park, postcard 1

This postcard, entitled "Scene in Union Park, Dubuque, Iowa" shows the entrance to the promenade as it appeared almost 90 years ago. Imagine stepping off the trolley and leaving the waiting station. Immediately to the right are a drinking fountain and a bridge/sidewalk leading to the restrooms. The first building on the right was known as "The Pavilion"; it served as a dance hall. One of the fountains and several planters are visible through the trees. Behind the greeters, you can see the bowling alley and refreshment/ice cream stand. The picnic pavilion curves off to the left. The crude light poles have been replaced by fancy iron work.

The cement work in this postcard looks new. I would guess this image was taken around 1910. Most of the sidewalks are still there today in fairly good condition.