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[[Image:wildwood.jpg|left|thumb|450px|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]WILDWOOD. Later called Riverside, "Wildwood" around 1908 was a summer retreat for many Dubuque Elks. Members boarded the steamer "Potosi," for the trip to the park. (1) | [[Image:wildwood.jpg|left|thumb|450px|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]WILDWOOD. Later called "Riverside" near the "Maquoketa chute", "Wildwood" around 1908 was a summer retreat for many Dubuque Elks. Members boarded the steamer "Potosi," for the trip to the park. (1) | ||
In October, 1911 articles of incorporation for what was to be known as the [[DUBUQUE AUTOMOBILE AND BOAT CLUB]] were filed. An option was held by several members of the club on WILDWOOD, a camping resort north of the city. It was the intention to improve the property and especially the landing place to encourage more weekly outings. A commissary department was to be established for those owning or renting cottages. ( | Motor boat races were scheduled for Wildwood in September, 1911. In this case entries would not be limited to Dubuque residents. (2) In October, 1911 articles of incorporation for what was to be known as the [[DUBUQUE AUTOMOBILE AND BOAT CLUB]] were filed. An option was held by several members of the club on WILDWOOD, a camping resort north of the city. It was the intention to improve the property and especially the landing place to encourage more weekly outings. A commissary department was to be established for those owning or renting cottages. (3) | ||
The Dubuque Motor Boat Club held its annual picnic at Wildwood in 1912. Included in the events was a racing program beginning with the boats lining up in the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] near [[EAGLE POINT]] for a race taking ninety minutes to the park. Other races followed lunch. ( | The Dubuque Motor Boat Club held its annual picnic at Wildwood in 1912. Included in the events was a racing program beginning with the boats lining up in the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] near [[EAGLE POINT]] for a race taking ninety minutes to the park. Other races followed lunch. (4) | ||
In 1922 Wildwood was the site of a state institution for handicapped children. The bill for caring for children from Dubuque was $293.40 was referred to the county supervisors for payment. ( | In 1922 Wildwood was the site of a state institution for handicapped children. The bill for caring for children from Dubuque was $293.40 was referred to the county supervisors for payment. (5) | ||
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1. "Elks to Have Yearly Picnic," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', August 8, 1911, p. 19 | 1. "Elks to Have Yearly Picnic," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', August 8, 1911, p. 19 | ||
2. | 2. "Wildwood Races Are Sure Thing," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', September 10, 1911, p. 8 | ||
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4. "Motor Boat Picnic a Great Success," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', June 24, 1912, p. 8 | |||
5. "34 Local Sub-Normal Children at Wildwood," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 20, 1922, p. 27 | |||
[[Category: Recreational Activity]] | [[Category: Recreational Activity]] | ||
Revision as of 18:13, 5 June 2018
WILDWOOD. Later called "Riverside" near the "Maquoketa chute", "Wildwood" around 1908 was a summer retreat for many Dubuque Elks. Members boarded the steamer "Potosi," for the trip to the park. (1)
Motor boat races were scheduled for Wildwood in September, 1911. In this case entries would not be limited to Dubuque residents. (2) In October, 1911 articles of incorporation for what was to be known as the DUBUQUE AUTOMOBILE AND BOAT CLUB were filed. An option was held by several members of the club on WILDWOOD, a camping resort north of the city. It was the intention to improve the property and especially the landing place to encourage more weekly outings. A commissary department was to be established for those owning or renting cottages. (3)
The Dubuque Motor Boat Club held its annual picnic at Wildwood in 1912. Included in the events was a racing program beginning with the boats lining up in the MISSISSIPPI RIVER near EAGLE POINT for a race taking ninety minutes to the park. Other races followed lunch. (4)
In 1922 Wildwood was the site of a state institution for handicapped children. The bill for caring for children from Dubuque was $293.40 was referred to the county supervisors for payment. (5)
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1. "Elks to Have Yearly Picnic," Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, August 8, 1911, p. 19
2. "Wildwood Races Are Sure Thing," Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, September 10, 1911, p. 8
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4. "Motor Boat Picnic a Great Success," Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, June 24, 1912, p. 8
5. "34 Local Sub-Normal Children at Wildwood," Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, April 20, 1922, p. 27