William Dulon Petersen (1852-1928) - Find a Grave Memorial

William Dulon Petersen

Birth

6 Sep 1852

Germany

Death

21 Nov 1928 (aged 76)

Altadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA

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Le Claire Park

Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA Show Map

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He supervised construction of the levee in Davenport, Iowa, adding three hundred feet of earth to Davenport's riverfront. He also built the William D. Petersen Memorial Pavilion, AKA the Le Claire Park Bandshell, which is the site of the world famous Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival. His actual interment location is in the family mausoleum at Oakdale Memorial Gardens in Davenport.

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Dedicated to the memory of William D. Petersen to whose vision, energy and supervision the City of Davenport is greatly indebted for its River Front Improvement. 1852 - 1928

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