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Kupfrian's Park was roughly bordered by the following modern-day streets: North [[Pace Boulevard]] to the west, West [[Avery Street]] to the north, North [[K Street]] to the east, and West [[Blount Street]] to the south. That land is now occupied by [[Pensacola Retirement Village]]. | Kupfrian's Park was roughly bordered by the following modern-day streets: North [[Pace Boulevard]] to the west, West [[Avery Street]] to the north, North [[K Street]] to the east, and West [[Blount Street]] to the south. That land is now occupied by [[Pensacola Retirement Village]]. | ||
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| + | [[T. T. Wentworth]] described Kupfrian's Park as follows in his ''Pensacola Picture Book No. 3'' (1965): | ||
| + | :''Kupfrian's Park was a very famous place in these early days and was used for horse races, fairs, and picnic grounds. Kupfrian's Park covered several acres and was Northwest of the City of Pensacola on the outskirts of the City. The grounds were covered with massive oak trees, excepting the race track which was a circle on the back of the grounds. Kuprian's Park was very popular in the early development of the City and old-timers now can recall those wonderful days.''<ref>This book was published in 1965 and as such the content quoted may well be copyrighted.</ref> | ||
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[[Category:Historical parks]] | [[Category:Historical parks]] | ||
Revision as of 16:48, 21 April 2007
Kupfrian's Park was a recreational area in 19th and 20th century Pensacola develloped by Conrad Kupfrian.
Kupfrian's Park was roughly bordered by the following modern-day streets: North Pace Boulevard to the west, West Avery Street to the north, North K Street to the east, and West Blount Street to the south. That land is now occupied by Pensacola Retirement Village.
T. T. Wentworth described Kupfrian's Park as follows in his Pensacola Picture Book No. 3 (1965):
- Kupfrian's Park was a very famous place in these early days and was used for horse races, fairs, and picnic grounds. Kupfrian's Park covered several acres and was Northwest of the City of Pensacola on the outskirts of the City. The grounds were covered with massive oak trees, excepting the race track which was a circle on the back of the grounds. Kuprian's Park was very popular in the early development of the City and old-timers now can recall those wonderful days.[1]
Notes
- ↑ This book was published in 1965 and as such the content quoted may well be copyrighted.
