Ulmer Park - Largo, FL
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N 27° 54.969 W 082° 47.462
17R E 323748 N 3089203
Historic park in downtown Largo
Waymark Code: WM5EJ3
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 12/28/2008
Views: 8
The plaque by the gazebo...
ULMER PARK
This park was obtained on December 15, 1921
from M.W. Ulmer
One of Largo's illustrious pioneers
in recognition of his generosity
and service to his community.
This site has been dedicated
and named in memory of
M.W. Ulmer
by resolution of the Town of Largo
this 23rd Day of March, A.D., 1971
T.S. Madson, Mayor
Commissioners:
Joe Alexander
Harry D. Powell
Robert J. Lowry
Lee Wasson
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This land was donated to the city in 1890 by Phillip Dieffenwierth. It was originally called Town Park and was part of City Hall. After City Hall was moved to its current location on Highlands Avenue, the mayor tried to sell this entire property including the park. After six months of protests from longtime residents and the descendants of the Ulmer family, they agreed on keeping 3/4 of an acre and keeping the name Ulmer Park.
Name: Ulmer Park
Street Location: 301 W. Bay Drive
Local Municipality: Largo
State/Province, etc.: FL
Country: USA
Memorial/Commemoration: Marion Wheeler Ulmer
Picnic Facilities: benches
Web Site: Not listed
Date Established: Not listed
Recreational Facilities: Not listed
Monuments/Statues: Not listed
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed
Fountains: Not listed
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed
Special Events: Not listed
Traditional Geocaches: Not listed
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