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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1926

Page

17

Waterloo City Dream of 1910 Partially Realized in 1926

City planning notes show many forecasts from 1910 were partially realized by 1926. Building code enacted riverwalls built and Gates Park established. Alleys in the business district paved and improvements included removal of four poles and water tanks from downtown streets. Tatiyelio street entrance to Cedar River park developed.

Waterloo Gates ‘Park Tatiyelio Cedar River Park Robison National Humane Alliance Robinson Virden Creek Lafayjetta Street Park Road Luis Illinois Central Great Western Bluir Street Sinois Central Park Avenue Fourth Street Elks ‘Home First Presbyterian Church High Islings Elks Lafayette Street de Ture Charles Mulford Habinson Byrnes Park Charles Mulford_ -Robinson Ahe

Waterloo 1926 Vision Echoes City Planner Robinson

The piece reflects on waterloo's 1926 progress and the 1910 Robinson plan for riverfront parks, street alignments, and a city hall. It notes unrealized railroad fixes, river drive ambitions, parks like Gates and Cedar Board improvements, and how Waterloo has pursued beauty with limited funds and shifting priorities.

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