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October 6, 1920 – The Iowa City Daily Press indicates that the SUI coeds finally “Get Field At Last” – two acres of land adjacent to the Iowa River – today’s Hubbard Park.
Today, Hubbard Park – the green space south of the Iowa Memorial Union and home to Danforth Chapel – is used for recreational purposes with beautiful views of Old Capitol in the background.
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