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Indians were forced to move north of the line, which was also intended to be the Wisconsin-Illinois border. It was an arbitrary line across the state, beginning at the Mississippi river and extending east to near Chicago, where it took a sharp turn to the northeast, meeting Lake Michigan. The northwest corner of the park contains a bronze plaque on a pedestal commemorating this historic boundary, which was surveyed in this area by Flack and Bean in 1821. The northern edge of the park is delineated by the Indian Boundary Line, which derived from an 1816 treaty with Illinois Native American tribes. Guyer stated, “Lincoln Park was acquired by popular subscription and in reality belongs to the people and any effort to deprive the people of it should be strenuously resisted.” The people prevailed. Through 19 the issue to sell the park was debated. But citizens rose to oppose the sale, insisting that the park not only be saved, but improved. Even Mayor Harry Shriver admitted he’d never been here. The only improvement was a single light pole. There were no park benches, and the main geographic feature seemed to be a natural stagnant pond. In 1920, Augustana College offered to buy the raw land for expansion. One-third of the funds raised to purchase this site in the Brooks Addition were obtained by popular subscription the rest was taken from the city treasury.

Lincoln Park was expected to someday blossom into Rock Island’s most popular park and picnic grounds. This 22.75 acre woodland site, considered one of Rock Island’s beauty spots, was selected for its grandeur and views overlooking the Mississippi River valley.

Rock Island residents commemorated Abraham Lincoln’s centennial birthday in 1909 by naming this park in his honor. McKown, Russell, Landscape Architect Horn, Benj. Italian Renaissance Revival Landscape Architecture Rock Island's 100 Most Significant Unprotected Structures, 2009Ĭentury-old park with significant and unaltered Depression-era public performance buildings.

Indian boundary license#

A current Driver's License or State ID, or other form of ID showing residential information may be required for any family member in question.38th to 42nd Streets, 9th to 11th Avenues All minor children must be in your legal guardianship.

Indian boundary verification#

Nanny's, Grandparents, Grandchildren, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, friends, etc., not living at the address listed will not be verified as part of your household verification letter. You must have this verification letter with you, a digital copy will not be accepted.

You will be emailed a residency verification letter that you will take with you to the YMCA to register for swim lessons at their member rate. If your residency is in question, you will be asked to provide further proof in the form of both two current utility bills, and a current Driver's License. We will then contact you Monday-Friday between the hours of 9am - 4pm, to complete the process.

Indian boundary registration#

Once your registration is complete, our staff will verify your residency within the Downers Grove Park District. If you do no not have an account with us, you will need to create one. To begin the process, you will register one family member through the Downers Grove Park District online registration system using the activity number: 7465B00-02.

Indian boundary how to#

HOW TO RECEIVE YOUR RESIDENCY LETTER FROM THE DOWNERS GROVE PARK DISTRICT Residency letters will only be provided by the Downers Grove Park District and can only be used for swim lesson registrations at the YMCA. Once you have received the residency letter, you can register for swim lessons in-person at the Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59 th St., Downers Grove, IL 60516. To register for YMCA swim lessons at the member rate, you must first receive a residency verification letter from the Downers Grove Park District. Indian boundary YMCA: 711 59th St, Downers Grove, IL 60516 630.968.8400 | The Indian Boundary YMCA is pleased to offer their member rate to Downers Grove Park District Residents for swim lessons!