According to Billboard, June 7, 1952, manager Robert L. Hand ordered a full-scale operation to fill in the lake at Rock Springs Park “in order to provide additional picnic space.” The work was done prior to the 1952 summer season.
So, just how significantly was the lake drained? See for yourself in these before and after photographs. Notice the group of trees from Bower Island still clustered in the open field in the late 60s.
Rock Springs Park Lake circa 1927 (Courtesy of Richard L. Bowker).
So, just how significantly was the lake drained? See for yourself in these before and after photographs. Notice the group of trees from Bower Island still clustered in the open field in the late 60s.
Rock Springs Park Lake circa 1927 (Courtesy of Richard L. Bowker).
Rock Springs Park Lake 1968 (Courtesy of Rich Brookes).
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