Springtime arrives in Lee Park

Bob Travis

Part II of today's Utata Thursday Walk. On my way to the Downtown Mall for pizza and a beer!

The land for Lee Park was donated to the City by Paul Goodloe McIntire in memory of his parents in 1917 to be used as a public park. Dominating the park at its highest point stands an imposing equestrian monument to Robert E. Lee. The statue was conceived by Henry M. Shrady, completed by Leo Lentelli, and presented by Mr. McIntire to the City in 1924.

FMI: www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=354

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