Bay County past and present . hington, Ninth and Madison, and Centerand Jefferson streets. Later a much larger one, known as CarrolPark, was donated to the city by C. C. Fitzhugh. There is also a parkon Broadway avenue, but until recently no parks were provided on thewest side of the river. A block has now been purchased for such apark at the corner of Midland and Williams streets. One of the bestsites for a park would be on the river bank, but no provision was madefor one until 1908, when money was borrowed for the purchase andimprovement of the beautiful Wenonah park. Several business blocks
Bay County past and present . hington, Ninth and Madison, and Centerand Jefferson streets. Later a much larger one, known as CarrolPark, was donated to the city by C. C. Fitzhugh. There is also a parkon Broadway avenue, but until recently no parks were provided on thewest side of the river. A block has now been purchased for such apark at the corner of Midland and Williams streets. One of the bestsites for a park would be on the river bank, but no provision was madefor one until 1908, when money was borrowed for the purchase andimprovement of the beautiful Wenonah park. Several business blockswere torn down, the river bank was built up with material dredgedfrom the river, and today it is a delightful spot near the center of ourmain business district. Business Activities: The business activities of Bay City havekept pace with the industrial development. The first stores started bythe Trombles and Captain Pierce were followed by numberless others,so that today the retail stores of the city rank with the best in this. Camping Along the Bay Shore. 168 BAY COUNTY, PAST AND PRESENT. u -i^f ??^ 1^ ^%
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