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Fountain in Bayliss Park
Photograph of the original fountain in Bayliss Park.
Fountain, Bayliss Park
Fountain - Bayliss Park, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Group photograph
Photograph of Lee (Ticner) Bartel, Bob Henderson and Lucille Foote. Bayliss Park.
Historical Society of Pottawattamie County Member Journal
April 2009 Historical Society newsletter.
Historical Society of Pottawattamie County Member Journal
October 2005 Historical Society newsletter.
In She Goes!
A construction crane carefully hoists a 10-ton manhole into a hole at the east end of Bayliss Park. The manhole is for use of Iowa Power and Light Co., which will run power lines to the new fountain in the park.
Know Your Scenes:
A hearty, rugged band of travelers inspired this monumental cluster of boulders. The hefty stones commemorate one of the epic stories of the frontier west. Can you identify the marker?
Answer: The Mormon monument in Bayliss Park, erected by the…
Answer: The Mormon monument in Bayliss Park, erected by the…
Know Your Scenes:
Mormon pioneers and the Kanesville era are commemorated in bronze on this outdoor mural sponsored by an organization of history minded women. Can you identify the monument and its location?
Answer: The bronze mural is part of the boulder monument…
Answer: The bronze mural is part of the boulder monument…
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This horn tooting chap has the perfect formula for keeping cool. He spends the summer taking a steady shower in one of the city's most popular parks. Recognize him?
Answer: One of the cherubs on the Bayliss Park Fountain.
Answer: One of the cherubs on the Bayliss Park Fountain.
Know Your Scenes:
This memorial to American servicemen occupies a prominent spot in a city park. It was dedicated in 1926 by descendants of an organization formed during the Civil War. Recognize it?
Answer: The monument erected by Woman's Relief Corps 180, stands…
Answer: The monument erected by Woman's Relief Corps 180, stands…
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…
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…
Not A Hot Head
The heat is nothing to lose your head over but this old gent in Bayliss Park appears to have done just that. Actually he was dropping his head on his chest while sitting in the shade. Recent highs of 107 and 110 are even too hot for a hat.
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.
Original Bayliss Park Fountain
Photograph of the original Bayliss Park Fountain at the Dodge House
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…
Pavilion effort aided by U.P. grant
Bluffs Arts Council officials unveiled this color drawing Tuesday of the proposed performing arts pavilion members hope to build on the north side of Bayliss Park in downtown Council Bluffs. The three=phase building project would cost an estimated…
Pearl Street postcard
Postcard of Pearl Street looking North from Bayliss Park.
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.