Historic Park News

Two brief notices report the removal of the rail fence around Stewart's Grove and the operation of the fountain in City Park.

A brief report describes a volunteer-run play school in the Washington Park shelter house that had grown to serve more than 100 children.

Organizers planned thousands of lights and a full evening of entertainment at Washington Park to benefit the Columbus Infant Welfare Association's baby camp.

A preview of the annual Columbus Infant Welfare Association benefit at Washington Park, featuring a parade, band concerts and other entertainment.

The continuation provides more details on park activities, participating bands, decorations and fundraising for the baby camp.

A letter recalls attending a state fair on the present-day Washington Park site when it was still known as Stewart's Grove, sometime before 1865.

L. L. Pegg recalls a state fair at Stewart's Grove in 1864 or 1865, including his work guarding the fences and temporary stables built among the trees.

Laura Osgood recalls an 1865 state fair at Stewart's Grove, including the 88th Regiment band, dress parades and her first soda water.

A historical account of Ohio's 1844 presidential campaign, including a statewide Whig meeting followed by an enormous free dinner at Stewart's Grove.

A South Side civic group launched a fundraising drive to complete Schiller Park's beautification by building gateways at its four entrances.

A report on four proposed WPA projects includes construction of a new residence in Schiller Park.

Columbus approved construction of five limestone-and-concrete bandstands, including one for Schiller Park, for nighttime park use.

A historical account of Columbus's July 4, 1844 parade to Stewart's Grove, where Revolutionary War veterans were honored at the picnic grounds.

Photographs document completed park improvements, including a new brick caretaker's home and a recently added entrance.

Plans for Schiller Park included an 80-foot bandstand, bridge repairs, roadway improvements, new trees, landscaping and a hill for winter sledding.

The association planned to meet at the Schiller Park shelter house and support a citywide effort to replace dead trees, including trees in the park.

The longtime social club of older South Side residents met in the Schiller Park shelter house for cards, singing and fellowship without officers, dues or formal rules.

A historical account recalls the 1848 homecoming of Ohio volunteers from the Mexican War and a banquet held in their honor at Stewart's Grove.

On the park's centennial, this article reviews its purchase as Stewart's Grove, its changing names and former features, while noting that no official celebration was planned.

A historical essay tracing German immigration and cultural traditions in Columbus, including early celebrations and the Zweibrücken Regiment's role at Yorktown.

A look at social life in early Columbus, from balls and masquerades to fairs, picnics and May festivals held at Stewart's Grove.

Residents and planners discuss a master plan that would balance passive open space with active recreation while preserving Schiller Park's neighborhood character.

A feature on the history, design and symbolism of Huntington Gardens, the landscaped approach to the Schiller monument in Schiller Park.

The continuation explores the garden's plantings, history and role within Schiller Park.