Bruckhausen Park, Norwich NY - 1921

Beautiful Bruckhausen Park May Be Used as a Playground

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1921

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At a recent meeting of the City Council, F. Leonard Burchard appeared in behalf of the heirs of the late Dr. Bruckhausen and presented the matter of the use of the park bearing the doctor's name as a playground for the smaller children of the city.  The plot is located between Division and Hale Streets and was left to the city with the proviso that certain improvements be made and merited care bestowed upon it.

 

A part if not all of the conditions have been met.  The property was enclosed with iron fences fronting the streets and with wire fencing along the sides which now needs to be replaced.  Avenues of shade trees were set out and a fountain and flower beds were added to the adornment.  During the period of the world War, the park suffered somewhat from neglect and had become a mecca for the mischievous children of the neighborhood.  The playground proposition was referred to the park committee.