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Vanity Fair Park

Coordinates: 31°30′56″N 87°20′43″W / 31.51556°N 87.34528°W / 31.51556; -87.34528
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Vanity Fair Park
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Location271 Park Dr., Monroeville, Alabama
Coordinates31°30′56″N 87°20′43″W / 31.51556°N 87.34528°W / 31.51556; -87.34528
Built1949 (1949)
NRHP reference No.100005354[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 23, 2020

Vanity Fair Park is a historic park in Monroeville, Alabama. The park was built by Vanity Fair Mills for the use of the employees in the town. It was established in 1948 with the creation of a 5-acre (2.0 ha) pond. The park also contains a picnic pavilion (built in 1949), tennis courts (1949), and a community house (1952). The pond was used for swimming until a pool was constructed in 1963. Near the park, but not historically contributing, is a golf course. VF donated the park to the city in 1980.[2]

The park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System – (#100005354)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  2. ^ Causey, Evelyn D. (May 22, 2020). "Vanity Fair Park". National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. Alabama Historical Commission. Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024. See also: "Accompanying photos". Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.