This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
July Fourth Fest in Forest Park Draws Thousands
Don Lambert reports on Ottawa Jaycees organized Chautauqua Day in Forest Park with antique car displays, games, ice cream, vaudeville, children's races, turtle racing, greased pig contest, and afternoon softball tournaments. A band, square dance and evening fireworks capped a hot but lively celebration attended by families enjoying food and shade before darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Lambert
Forest Park
Ottawa
Jaycees