Lee Park

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Lee Park is centrally located in downtown Charlottesville and is home to many festivals. The city's comprehensive plan classifies Lee Park as an 'urban' park[1]. The park is often used for festivals and music performances. The western side of the park is used as seating space for the Garage.

History

The park was established in 1918 on land donated to the city by Paul Goodloe McIntire. [2] McIntire also donated the statue of Robert E. Lee that is the centerpiece of the park. It was unveiled on May 21, 1924 during a Confederate reunion.

Occupy Charlottesville

The group Occupy Charlottesville began a protest campaign in mid-October 2011 which involved setting up tents to establish a permanent presence in the park. The city granted a series of permits allowing the occupation to continue and the current permit expires on November 24, 2011. [3]The ongoing occupation has prompted questions regarding whether the city showed favoritism by granting the group a permit. [4]


References

  1. Web. Charlottesville Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 10, City of Charlottesville, Charlottesville, Virginia, retrieved October 19, 2010.
  2. Web. Lee Park, audiotourcville, audiotourcville, July 25, 2011, retrieved August 19, 2011.
  3. Web. Occupiers face balancing act with some who've joined in, Graham Moomaw, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, November 5, 2011, retrieved November 7, 2011.
  4. Web. [1], Brendan Fitzgerald, C-VILLE Weekly, Portico Publications, October 18, 2011, retrieved November 7, 2011.

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