| Happy June everyone! In just a few weeks summer break will be upon us here in Granite City. It's just the beginning of swimming parties, BBQs, weenie roasts, roasted marshmallows and lots of outside time. This month we are highlighting Wilson Park's little miniature house, or the many versions of it over the years. Do you remember the little house? Would you love to see a new one in it's old spot? Scroll through this month's home page to review all the activities that are going on. Remember, new announcements are added at the bottom of the home page when we receive them, so check back often to see what's happening. |
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| The Melting Pot Market Saturday, June 10th 9 am to 1 pm at Civic Park in historic downtown Granite City See you there! |
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| Long time friend of GraniteCityGossip.com, Sandy Sides Castor, visiting the little "Fairy Castle" in the rock garden of Wilson Park over seventy five years ago. The castle was surrounded by a moat, Sandy must have gotten a boost over! |
| Another picture of the little castle, notice the moat. This picture is c. 1930's and was contributed by Nancy Gibbs & GC Chronicle: A Pictorial History |
| The little house c. 1940. An earlier shot than the one featured at the top of the page. Photo credit: Linda Sperry Mizell & GC Chronicle: A Pictorial History |
Granite City Park District ( Est. 1921) Wilson Park (Est. June 1, 1923) "One of the most photographed sites in Wilson Park. This miniature house was in envy of many young ladies, with the interior lights and working door. The house had withstood the test of time with minor modifications until recent years when it was removed." Granite City, IL Chronicle: A Pictorial History 2013 ____________________________________ Below The little house in latter years, this picture is sometime in the early 1990's Photo credit: Victoria Scarborough Decker Granite City, IL Chronicle: A Pictorial History |
| All that remained of the little fairy house, from a few years ago. Mr. William & Trustees, can we get another made? |
