Know Your Scenes:

Title

Know Your Scenes:

Subject

Local news

Description

The poet Longfellow coined the sentiment inscribed on this popular summertime destination for thirsty citizens. Longfellow had a weary traveler in mind when he invited him to "drink of this fountain pure and sweet." Council Bluffs residents and visitors have been doing just that for years. Can you identify the spot?

Answer: The spring at Lakeview Park, near Big Lake, which is fed by water from the nearby hills.

Creator

Nonpareil photos

Source

Daily Nonpareil February 22, 1959

Publisher

Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives

Date

1959-02-22

Format

Black and white photograph

Type

Photograph

Identifier

KnowYourScenes#2_1958_59_02_22_1959_001.jpg

Coverage

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Rights

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