This beautiful postcard lets us see details of the bridge construction. Note the posts in the middle that separate visitors coming and going across the bridge.
This is a side view of the bridge entrance, showing lines of visitors going in opposite directions.
Here’s a view of the large crowds moving to and from the east side of Center Creek, along with a couple enjoying a nice canoe ride.
Third-floor volunteer Marti has recently found a couple of Lakeside Park postcards we hadn’t seen before, including one showing the entrance to the swinging bridge.
The swinging bridge at Lakeside Park allowed park visitors to access attractions on the east side of Center Creek.
The streetcars unloaded on the west side of the park and patrons made their way down a midway featuring concession stands, a bowling alley, shooting gallery and more.
Visitors could stand on the bridge and watch the swimmers and boaters enjoying the water. The attractions on the east side of the bridge were the baseball field, tennis courts and the children’s playground.
This view shows the steps and the dock that were used to load and unload the canoes. The wooden streetcar bridge over Center Creek can be seen at the far end.
This map, likely drawn by Jerry Pryor, helps imagine how the attractions were placed in Lakeside Park.
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