Lake of Three Fires opens near Bedford Iowa in 1930s drive
The Lake of Three Fires near Bedford Iowa grew from a 1933 land purchase plan to a state backed park. Funds from local donors and national programs built the lake dam bath house and roads. By 1938 the beach opened with guards and a concession as CCC and WPA labor expanded park facilities.
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Three Fires Park History Unfolds From 1930s Efforts
The article traces the origin of Three Fires Park to 1932 with local boosters forming a park group in Bedford. It cites early April 1932 meetings of fishermen and wildlife enthusiasts, affiliated with Willy H. City League of Iowa, led by M. D. Lewis as president, as the project began.
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Bedford Times-Press offers free Lake of Three Fires campers copies
The Bedford Times-Press provides free copies to campers at the state park via a Three Fires welcome supplement. The effort is sponsored by 36 Bedford merchants and business firms whose ads appear in the summer Three Fires supplement.
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Bedford Park Welcomes Kiddies With Play Area
Bedford's city park at the east edge of town known as Bibbins Park features a jungle gym walking ladder merry go round slides and swings. The site 3 1/2 miles from the Lake of Three Fires also offers two cement tennis courts a modern shelter house 25 picnic tables and drinking water installations.
Lake of Three Fires Named by Iowa Conservation Commission
In 1987 the Iowa State Conservation Commission designated the name Lake of Three Fires for the state park. The choice stems from a legend describing three Indian tribes who met at a hill near the lake and protected themselves by keeping three fires burning as a sign of their presence.
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