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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
4
The article celebrates Moline area attractions along the Rock and Mississippi rivers including Bald Knob, a 35 acre park area, and a towered sandstone outcrop. It recalls Black Hawk’s era and dances, historic farms, and the shift from Indian trails to modern roads and boats, highlighting scenic views and recreational prospects.
Historic Prospect Park near Moline is praised as a premier western Minnesota park with a summer hotel complex, verandas, dining and banqueting rooms, and amusements. The article notes Black Hawk Watch Tower, the paddle lake, wildflowers in spring, dancing pavilions, artificial lake, and renewed park attractions including donkey rides, switchback, animal enclosures, and boating along Rock River.
A historic description of Black Hawk Inn on a bluff above Rock River near Moline, recounting its tranquil sylvan setting, proximity to Rock Island attractions, and facilities. The narrative lists an orchestra, music pavilion, dining rooms, billiards, bowling, carrousel, rifle range, theatre, outdoor plays, toboggan slides, and boating on the river.
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