[Nutwood Park at the fairgrounds north of Dubuque, Iowa]

[Nutwood Park at the fairgrounds north of Dubuque, Iowa]

Loemker, Herman J., 1868-1937

The photographer has identified the structure in this image as a “fair ground building toward Dubuque.” Further research indicates that Nutwood Park was located at the fairgrounds located on Highway 52 North near where the Pepso Cola Bottling plant is today (2016). Originally constructed in 1894, Nutwood Park hosted horse and harness races on the one mile track, and had seating for 5,000 in the grandstand. Trolleys and the old Dubuque Brewing & Malting Company are visible in the background. Automobiles may be seen parked along the street. The number 1287 is written on a label that has been stuck to the lower left corner of the slide.

Fairs
Dubuque (Iowa) -- Pictorial works
Herman J. Loemker Collection
Lantern slides

The Center for Dubuque History, Loras College, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001

Digital image captured using a Microtek ScanMaker 8700 with transparent media adapter. TIFF file created from a glass lantern slide scanned in 16 - bit grey scale at 1200 ppi.

Contact The Center for Dubuque History at Loras College, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001 or call (563) 588-7100 © 2015 LORAS COLLEGE

Herman J. Loemker Collection

Still image

1915-1917

LO 046

This record is part of the Herman J. Loemker Collection held by The Center for Dubuque History, Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa.

Dubuque, Iowa

This image was displayed in the "Rev. H. J. Loemker: Views of Dubuque" display at the Roshek Building in Dubuque, July - November, 2016.