Difference between revisions of "Phillips Park"
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| − | Named after [[John M. Phillips]] for the many donated trees and swimming pool. Also known as Dilly’s (after the family name Dilla who once owned the land) Grove, Southern Park and Carrick Park was originally a Trolley Traction Park with vaudeville acts, roller coasters, merry go rounds and other attractions. Dilly’s Grove was part of the Coffey Estate bought in 1904 for $29,000. | + | |
| + | == Named after [[John M. Phillips]] for the many donated trees and swimming pool. Also known as Dilly’s (after the family name Dilla who once owned the land) Grove, Southern Park and Carrick Park was originally a Trolley Traction Park with vaudeville acts, roller coasters, merry go rounds and other attractions. Dilly’s Grove was part of the Coffey Estate bought in 1904 for $29,000. == | ||
[[Image:Boxing Carrick Park 1900s.jpg]] | [[Image:Boxing Carrick Park 1900s.jpg]] | ||
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[[Image:Boy Scouts in Carrick Park building trail 1914.jpg]] | [[Image:Boy Scouts in Carrick Park building trail 1914.jpg]] | ||
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| + | == The Shelter House in 1970 == | ||
[[Image:Carrick Shelter House 1970s-resized.jpg]] | [[Image:Carrick Shelter House 1970s-resized.jpg]] | ||
Revision as of 14:43, 12 March 2009
Named after John M. Phillips for the many donated trees and swimming pool. Also known as Dilly’s (after the family name Dilla who once owned the land) Grove, Southern Park and Carrick Park was originally a Trolley Traction Park with vaudeville acts, roller coasters, merry go rounds and other attractions. Dilly’s Grove was part of the Coffey Estate bought in 1904 for $29,000.
The Shelter House in 1970
