Derby Day at Washington Park
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Title
Derby Day at Washington Park
Subject
Chicago; Washington Park; derby
Description
Washington Park is a park on the South Side of Chicago. It was designed by Olmsted and Vaux, who created New York City's Central Park. Originally, the park had many attractions, including horse racing, ponds, sheep, archery areas, and a golf course. Today, it's home to several National Historic Landmarks, including the DuSable Museum of African-American History, a National Guard Armory, and the stables for Chicago Police Department horses.
Creator
A. Wittemann
Source
Chicago Illustrated in Albertype
Publisher
The Albertype Co.
Date
1890
Format
.jpg
Type
Image
Files
Citation
A. Wittemann
, “Derby Day at Washington Park,” Paris of the Midwest: Chicago, 1837-1987, accessed April 18, 2024, https://parisofthemidwest.omeka.net/items/show/72.