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1910 to 1919

Significant events from 1910 to 1919:

1911: Construction of new bear dens was begun so the bears could be moved from Wade Park to Brookside Park. However, due to problems, the project dragged on.

1914: The bear dens were completed, and the last remaining animals in Wade Park were moved to Brookside Park.

1915: The aquatic fowl house and pond were completed, including a heavy six-foot wire fence around the pond.

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