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[Kiest Park, April 24, 1977]
Description
Photograph of an aerial overview of the Kiest Park area with cars parked along the edges of the multi-street that rings the ten (10) baseball fields and four (4) soccer fields.
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Description
Photograph of an aerial overview of the Kiest Park area with cars parked along the edges of the multi-street that rings the ten (10) baseball fields and four (4) soccer fields.
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 14 in.
Notes
A faded stamp of red ink has been placed on the back of the photograph with the following text, “Another Squire Haskins Photo 2712 Live Oak St. Dallas, Texas 75204 827-8440 NEG No. S584-5”. Additional pencil writing is featured on the back of the photograph below the red ink stamp that reads, “Kiest 4/24/77 Sunday Approx. Time of Day ”.
This photograph is part of the following collections of related materials.
Rescuing Texas History, 2019
Rescuing Texas History collects photographs, newspaper articles, letters, postcards, and other historical materials from across the state and beyond to document and preserve the rich history of the state.
Oblique, aerial images of City of Dallas parks taken between 1945 and 1997 also show surrounding neighborhood growth and development, and changes in park facilities. The photographs are an invaluable chronicle of urban growth, land management, and the history of Dallas and North Texas.