1912 Boating in Washington Park Lagoon Chicago Illinois

This delightful 1912 postcard captures a peaceful boating scene in Chicago’s Washington Park Lagoon, a cherished retreat designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Three women, dressed in the refined fashion of the day, share a small rowboat near one of the park’s graceful bridges, their reflections dancing gently on the water. To the left, a serene flock of sheep grazes on the sloping lawn—an unexpected but charming reminder of the park’s pastoral roots.

In the early 20th century, such moments were part of everyday leisure in Chicago’s great parks, where city and countryside met in perfect harmony. The soft colors and composition give this card a dreamlike quality from a gentler era. This postcard would look great framed, make a wonderful hostess gift, or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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