Washington Park (Dubuque, Iowa)
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It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977,[1] and it was included as a contributing property in the Cathedral Historic District in 1985.[2]
History
In 1877, the Dubuque City Council had all the buildings on the block torn down. Shrubs and flowers were planted, walkways were established, and a Script error: No such module "convert".-high Oriental gazebo was built on the grounds for $200.[3]
Public events at the square over the years included Buffalo Bill Cody's "Authentic Wild West Show" performing in 1896 and President William McKinley giving a speech in 1899.[3]Template:Rp
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- Parks in Dubuque, Iowa
- Gardens in Iowa
- Landscape architecture
- History of Iowa
- National Register of Historic Places in Dubuque, Iowa
- Parks on the National Register of Historic Places in Iowa
- Individually listed contributing properties to historic districts on the National Register in Iowa