Architecture

Plankton · 12-02-2019, 08:12 AM

Here's some smaller scale architecture, but still historical and fascinating. To me anyway.

Dellwood Park used to be a playground for the recreation seekers of the times. Now, it's a playground for the disc golf chain music seekers of our time. Originally opened in 1905, it was a destination for swimming, picnicking, and dancing, with a small amusement park built around it. Over the years, the dam was altered to let the the water flow and a small creek called Fraction Run now travels through it's length, winding though it's relics and structures keeping the surrounding area dry as it drains into the Des Plaines River to the west. This made the location ideal for a disc golf course, which was opened in 2014. One of the premier disc golf locations in Illinois the course utilizes the old architecture in it's lines and fairways, making it as beautiful as it is difficult to play.

The dam then and now:

The trail extends under the adjacent highway:

...and has been sealed off to keep vandals, etc. out:

One of the few bridges that remain, then and now:

I'm recreating the entire park in VR for people to take a walk around without having to be there, using either a PC w/mouse or an Oculus. This will be available for everyone for free. Soon.

More pics/history:
Dellwood Park, Joliet, Illinois 1905-ca1938

12-02-2019, 08:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	Here's some smaller scale architecture, but still historical and fascinating. To me anyway. Dellwood Park used to be a playground for the recreation seekers of the times. Now, it's a playground for the disc golf chain music seekers of our time. Originally opened in 1905, it was a destination for swimming, picnicking, and dancing, with a small amusement park built around it. Over the years, the dam was altered to let the the water flow and a small creek called Fraction Run now travels through it's length, winding though it's relics and structures keeping the surrounding area dry as it drains into the Des Plaines River to the west. This made the location ideal for a disc golf course, which was opened in 2014. One of the premier disc golf locations in Illinois the course utilizes the old architecture in it's lines and fairways, making it as beautiful as it is difficult to play. The dam then and now: The trail extends under the adjacent highway: ...and has been sealed off to keep vandals, etc. out: One of the few bridges that remain, then and now: I'm recreating the entire park in VR for people to take a walk around without having to be there, using either a PC w/mouse or an Oculus. This will be available for everyone for free. Soon. More pics/history: Dellwood Park, Joliet, Illinois 1905-ca1938 __________________ See location...