Board of Park Commissioners 
29 
Hanna Playground 
This valuable playground of approximately 20,000 square feet, 
bounded on three sides by streets, affording good light and air, 
was named after the public-spirited owner, Miss Mary Hanna, 
who gave the ground and buildings located thereon for the use 
of small children as a playground. Work was commenced early 
in 1910 and completed about August 1, from which time to the 
close of the session it was a very beehive of activity. To prepare 
same 314 cubic yards of grading was done by contract, 1,320 
square feet of cement walk laid, 32.14 lineal feet of steps con- 
structed, and a wading pool 30x45 feet and a drinking fountain 
installed. A comfort station and caretaker's house was erected, 
also playground paraphernalia and swings, while 462 lineal feet 
of iron fence and 311 lineal feet of concrete wall was constructed, 
to protect the children from running in and out from the street. 
There was also built an ornamental stone and brick entrance 
way, the latter being paid for by Mr. Henry Dreses, president 
of the machine tool company adjoining on the west, which com- 
pany bears his name. 
PLAYGROUND SCENE 
