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Festival in the Park in Freedom Park

Aerial view of Festival Park which takes place in September in Freedom Park which is located in Myers Park. This postcard captures the activies in 1966, which was the first year the festival was held.

Lakewood Park

Lakewood Park was located in west Charlotte. During the Great Depression, the park fell into disrepair and was eventually demolished. Physical Description: 3x5 color Publisher: S H Kress

Freedom Park

Freedom Park is located off of East Boulevard in Myers Park. It opened in 1948. This is part of an outdoor theater that was a special project of the Charlotte's Lion Club. It has since been redesigned. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dexter Press

Freedom Park

Freedom Park is located off of East Boulevard in Myers Park. It opened in 1948 and was named in honor of Charlotte's World War II soldiers. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.

Freedom Park

Freedom Park is located between Princeton Avenue and East Boulevard. This popular park was built to honor the men and women from Charlotte who fought and died for their country during World War II. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Curteichcolor

Lakewood Park View from the Pavilion

Charlotteans could take a trolley out to Lakewood Park and enjoy the various activities, including a roller coaster. This view is from the Pavilion. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress

Boating at Lakewood Park

Boating at Lakewood Park was a popular activity. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: CT American Art

Boating on Lakewood Park

Boating scene at Lakewood Park. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Southern Postcard Company

Lakewood Park

Charlotteans could take a trolley out to Lakewood Park and enjoy the various activities, including a roller coaster. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress