This is the "Children's Wading Pool at Union Park, Dubuque". The pool was designed to be a miniature version of the one at Ogden Park in Chicago, IL. The end near the photographer is rounded; the other end is straight edged. You can see benches at the end of the pool. The water depth varied from 3" at the straight end to 12" on the curved end.A picnic pavilion was later built at the straight end; I am currently unable to locate a date for its construction. In the background on the far left hand side you can just make out The Death Pavilion. In the background center, the covers for the sand pits are visible. Also, if you put the postcard under magnification, you can see slides, swings, and gliders.
The wading pool still exists today. However, rain water and mud tend to fill it up.
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