The Pavilion, Union Park, postcard 2

Picture yourself walking down The Promenade. Here in this scene you can see The Pavilion off to your right. Notice on the far right how the creek meanders under the building. Further down the sidewalk past the Triangle Garden is The Ice Cream Stand and The Bowling Alley.

Can you spot what is missing from this image? Answer: The two water fountains. Even under magnification, I can't find them. Perhaps this photo was taken before the installation of the fountains. Since this postcard was never used, it is difficult to determine when it was taken.

Union Park Now: The Children's Playground 2

These photos were taken standing at the far western end of the park where the sidewalk ends in The Children's Playground. This ends our walk through Union Park, but it is not "The End". From time to time I will post additional photos, articles, and postcards. I hope you have enjoyed your tour of Dubuque's very own amusement park!

Union Park Now: The Swimming Pool

After the 1919 flood the Death Pavilion was never rebuilt. A swimming pool replaced it. The photos above were taken in late August, 2003. I have not been able to find an image of the swimming pool in use during the time Union Park operated. If you have such an image and would like to share it, please send me an email.