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Name the Urban Park Contest Collection

A new park was constructed at 6th and Jefferson Streets in Springfield in 1987. The Mayor held a "Name the Urban Park" contest. He appointed a committee to select a name from the public submissions. Union Square Park was dedicated on November 9, 1987.
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Architecture, Buildings & Neighborhoods, Social Life & Customs
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Town House Apartments Collection

The Town House Apartments at 718 S. 7th St. opened in 1958. The building was designed by the architectural firm of Shaw, Metz & Dolio, Chicago and built by general contractor Evans Construction, Springfield.
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Architecture, Buildings & Neighborhoods
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