During its heyday, Union Park featured a variety of plant collections including peonies, cannas, and roses. Above are a couple of plant types that were found in the park. The top photo is a yellow Iris and the bottom photo features a Bleeding Heart.
I would love to be able to photograph the flowers of Union Park as they bloom in the springtime; however, I live too far away. If you have current images of flowers in the park and want to see your name on the Internet, please send me an email to share your photos.
Here is another view of the fountain.
This postcard entitled "Central Fountain in Union Park, Dubuque, IA" features the park's main water fountain. Those are little turtles in the pond spraying water at the larger stone sculpture in the center. Other details include: 1.) The sign by the fountain which says "NEW SOD KEEP OFF" and 2.) The seating in the background which was probably for the Mammoth Theater. It was postmarked 1909. If any one knows where this fountain is today, please send me an email.
This is another view of the Union Park Theater or Mammoth Theater as it was known.
During its heyday, Union Park featured a variety of plant collections including peonies, cannas, and roses. Above are a couple of plant types that were found in the park. The top photo is a yellow Iris and the bottom photo features a Bleeding Heart.
