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PUBLIC PLAYGROUND. The children of Dubuque were given their first public playground in 1910. The board of education granted the use of one of the school yards and the woman's hygienic committee was placed in change of setting it up. | PUBLIC PLAYGROUND. The children of Dubuque were given their first public playground in 1910. The board of education granted the use of one of the school yards and the woman's hygienic committee was placed in change of setting it up. | ||
The idea originally was based entirely on furnishing children living in congested areas space to play. The | The idea originally was based entirely on furnishing children living in congested areas space to play. The activity was supported by the idea it would provide for the development of "mental and moral discipline." As stated in the Telegraph Herald: | ||
The development of modern city life has, during the past century, | The development of modern city life has, during the past century, | ||
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and such. (1) | and such. (1) | ||
In June, the Hygienic Committee received its first financial contribution toward establishing and operating the playground. The Dubuque Women Teachers' Club donated fifty dollars | In June, the Hygienic Committee received its first financial contribution toward establishing and operating the playground. The Dubuque Women Teachers' Club donated fifty dollars to be used to hire a supervisor for the playground during the summer months. The site of the playground had not been announced. (2) | ||
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PUBLIC PLAYGROUND. The children of Dubuque were given their first public playground in 1910. The board of education granted the use of one of the school yards and the woman's hygienic committee was placed in change of setting it up.
The idea originally was based entirely on furnishing children living in congested areas space to play. The activity was supported by the idea it would provide for the development of "mental and moral discipline." As stated in the Telegraph Herald:
The development of modern city life has, during the past century,
greatly restricted the opportunities for play by children, with
all the physical and social benefits which go with it. It is the
aim ... to devise means which shall provide for children both
places and plans for playgrounds under modern conditions--places
that shall aid not only in the development of physical health and
stamina, but at the same time aid in the growth of that ethical
self-control and regard for the rights of others that are
essential to true democracy.
The playground is the true home of democracy, there it is that
brawn and brain properly mixed win the day. The owner of a stout
heart and a strong body lords sit over the owner of mere
superficialties (sp) like good clothes, automobiles, bicycles
and such. (1)
In June, the Hygienic Committee received its first financial contribution toward establishing and operating the playground. The Dubuque Women Teachers' Club donated fifty dollars to be used to hire a supervisor for the playground during the summer months. The site of the playground had not been announced. (2)
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Source:
1. "Public Playground for the Children," Telegraph Herald, May 24, 1910
2. "Playground Fund Has Been Started," Telegraph Herald, June 12 1910 Part II, p. 1