In 1904, Assiniboine Park was conceived as a peoplesplayground, a place devoid of commercial amusementswhere all classes of Winnipeggers could relax andrejuvenate in idyllic and Arcadian surroundings.The book traces the development of the park and itsinfrastructure the layout of fields, forests and gardens,the two pavilions, the conservatories and the zoo andhow this corresponded with an ever-evolving Winnipeg.It explains the actions, conflicts and arguments of a colourfulcast of politicians and bureaucrats who made the park whatit is today. The story of Assiniboine Park is told within thewider context of the evolution of urban parks in Canadaand the United States.
- ISBN10 177337012X
- ISBN13 9781773370125
- Publish Date 8 August 2019
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country CA
- Imprint Great Plains Publications Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 240
- Language English