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Metadata
Object Name |
Ad, Newspaper |
Source |
Dexter Historical Museum |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Prosperity to the Depression (1897-1939) |
Chronological Tag |
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) |
Catalog Number |
2018.009.014 |
Credit line |
Dexter Historical Museum - Dexter, Iowa |
Description |
This advertisement for Dexfield Park, one of Iowa's first amusement parks, encouraged residents of Des Moines to travel to the park for a Fourth of July celebration. The ad includes directions to the park from Des Moines and a list of some of the park's attractions. The ad also states that the price of admission into the park was nine cents, plus an additional one cent war tax. Content can be used with the following standards: 3rd SS 3.28 Cultural Contributions in a lesson on attractions and entertainment in Iowa during the early 1900s. Other Dexterfield Park objects can be found in relations. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Additional Research & Sources |
Dexfield Park was an amusement park in the early 1900s that became a popular attraction for Iowans. The park featured a movie screen, carnival rides such as a ferris wheel, merry-go-round and shooting gallery. A large dance hall provided space for music and dancing. The park also rented out canoes during the day, had a camping area and a small petting zoo. |
Notes on Related Objects |
Object is related to the following library resources, which can be found by searching the catalog number in the advanced search section: Catalog #: 2018.045.051- Des Moines, Together with the History of Polk County 2018.045.098- Centennial History of Polk County, Iowa 2018.045.151- Hastie’s History of Dallas County, Iowa |
Primary/Secondary Source |
Secondary Source |
County Tag |
Dallas |Polk |
Relation |
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Multimedia Links |
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Search Terms |
Arts & Culture Communities Destinations/Attractions Amusement parks Tourism |
Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the Dexter Historical Museum and has been provided here for educational purposes only, specifically for use in the Iowa Museum Association's "Teaching Iowa History" project. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission from the Rights Holder. For information on U.S. and International copyright laws, consult an attorney. |
