Parks for the People
Development Part I
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The planting and protecting of trees in what had been largely a treeless prairie...
The planting and protecting of trees in what had been largely a treeless prairie demonstrates the impact of the park system in the Twin Cities. The story of Irvine Park also represents the role of parks in community building.
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Parks for the People
Development Part I
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The planting and protecting of trees in what had been largely a treeless prairie demonstrates the impact of the park system in the Twin Cities. The story of Irvine Park also represents the role of parks in community building.
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