Before Trees Were Cut

Before Trees Were Cut

local news

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 who had bumped into the trees while parking their cars, the Park Board took steps to eliminate them.
[photo torn down the middle]

Nonpareil photos

Daily Nonpareil, August 4, 1955

Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives

1955-8-4

Black and white photograph

Photograph

Bayliss_Park_Fountain_8_1955_18.jpg

Council Bluffs, Iowa

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Photograph

14 x 10 cm