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'Old Rusty' Fountain May Leave Bayliss
"Old Rusty"...gets a checkover Thursday from Park Board Commissioner Everett Shockey. The fountain is scheduled to be removed from Bayliss Park.
New Pool, Fountain May Bubble By Fall
Bayliss Park Fountain...will send a frothy film of water 40 feet into the air, then decorate it with lesser jet streams and bubblers. This is an artist's concept of how the project will look when plaza, planters and walks are completed. Park Board…
'Old Rusty' May See Some Changes Soon
Crusty Foundation...of Bayliss Park Fountain shows the scars of its 78 years and the fountain bowl now is too feeble to hold water. Officials say something will be done with the fountain soon.
Old Rusty Might Be Making Final Stand; New Fountain Eyed For Bayliss Square
In Its Heyday...the fountain in Bayliss Square was a popular meeting place for Council Bluffs residents, young and old alike. This photo is from an old postcard.
Colorful Centerpiece Eyed For Bayliss Square By Park Board; To Replace Old Iron Fountain
Architect's Sketch...shows the ground plan for Bayliss Square's proposed new fountain. The sketch looks north across the square. Sculpture location is on the left side of the pool. Circular areas in the lower part of the stone paved meeting court…
Plant New Trees In Bayliss Park; Part Of Program To Dress Up Area
Dressing Up Bayliss Park...Park Supt. John Christensen, left, Park Board member Fred Schlott and Nurseryman William Hecht look over one of the new trees being planted.
After the Last Tree Was Felled Wednesday
After The Last Tree Was Felled Wednesday...the causes damage were removed, and citizens got a new view. Younger trees, growing well within the park sidewalks, are expected to branch out rapidly and replace the ones that were dropped.
Before Trees Were Cut
Two weeks ago huge elms lined Bayliss Park along Pearl Street, cutting off the view to the north. They were 70 feet high and hung over the curb. Some were considered dangerous. After two minor damage claims were filed against the city by people…
New Walks For Bayliss Park
Work started Monday morning removing old sidewalks from Bayliss Park to make way for new walks and a driveway to the speaker's platform. Hansen and Hansen, contractors, were granted a $3, 210 contract for the improvements. The grade will be raised…
Bayliss Park Fountain Cherubs Are Returning; Water Will Spout Again on May 1
Cherub...back at the old stand
Boulder in Bayliss Park Is Memorial To Emigrants
This large boulder on the north side of Bayliss park commemorates the early travel upon the Moron Trail through Kanesville, now Council Bluffs, and is dedicated to the throngs who crossed Iowa in advance of the settlement here. It was presented by…
Bayliss Park Fountain
Bayliss Park Fountain at Christmastime (dusk or dawn)
Bayliss Park Fountain
Bayliss Park Fountain, couple eating lunch on park bench in front of fountain
Park Board Member Everett Shockey
Park Board Member Everett Shockey looks at the remains of Old Rusty in Bayliss Park. The Park Board is planning the installation of an elaborate, modern fountain at the site." [accessed via NewsBank search of Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, on…
'Shaky' Old Fountain May Be Retired By Its 70th Birthday
Bayliss Park Fountain
Touch-Up Time
The fountain in Bayliss park gets a new coat of paint from city park employee Robert Hemmingsen. Plans to replace the landmark with a modern centerpiece have been set aside for this season. [accessed from NewsBank search of Council Bluffs Daily…
Spring Cleaning
Spring Cleaning....The Bayliss Park Fountain is undergoing its initial stages of spring cleaning Wednesday, as park employee Norman Hensley[?] works on the top level. The fountain will be given a fresh spray coat as soon as a clean up is complete. …
Bayliss Park Fountain
Bayliss Park Fountain (brick, with lions); 2 children sitting on wall near it
Bayliss Park Fountain
photo of Bayliss Park Fountain, lit, at night
Aidex finishes toxic cleanup
The Aidex plan in 1983 when the cleanup project began. --Nonpareil file photo.
On back of photo - 1983
On back of photo - 1983