Wedding Venues in Lawrence

Address: 1198 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, United States

Phone: (785) 832-7920

Website: https://lawrenceks.org/lprd/parks/southpark

Summary: The article describes the history of South Park in Lawrence, Kansas, including the park's original layout, the construction of a bandstand, the dedication of the Roosevelt Fountain, and the fountain's relocation and restoration over the years.

Highlights

• The park was part of the original town site and was divided into four separate parks
• The Roosevelt Fountain was originally located at the intersection of two streets but was relocated due to increasing automobile traffic
• The fountain underwent restoration and relocation again in the 1980s by the Lawrence Flower Club

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