Revealing Racine's Roots: The Washington Park Scandal
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Learn about “The Washington Park Swindle” in compelling lecture by local historian Alan R Karls that reveals the history of Racine’s Root River parks. Karls, a Racine native and Washington Park High School alum, debunks some long-standing community beliefs about the parks, reveals unknown facts about the parks’ development and displays Jens Jensen designs not publicly displayed for over 110 years.
This is a story of a swindle that took place over one hundred years ago but has never before been reported outside of this presentation. It is a tale of rich versus poor and golf versus baseball. It is a tale of how powerful people ignored the promises and plans for a grand park that had been touted for years, and did something else, instead.
Room: The Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor
Age range: Adults
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This is a story of a swindle that took place over one hundred years ago but has never before been reported outside of this presentation. It is a tale of rich versus poor and golf versus baseball. It is a tale of how powerful people ignored the promises and plans for a grand park that had been touted for years, and did something else, instead.
Room: The Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor
Age range: Adults
No Registration
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Where is it happening?
75 7th St, Racine, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53403
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Host or PublisherRacine Public Library
