Bloomington City Bus

The city bus stopped at the corner of Miller and Low. The bus came south on Low Street from Wood Street. It then turned left and went east on Miller Street to Lee Street. Another left turn onto Lee and the bus was headed back north toward downtown Bloomington. The bus ride cost one dime. You could ask for a free transfer - which we usually did - and get onto another bus near the courthouse and continue to your destination. The above pictured bus is a 1956 General Motors TDH-4512. I think all of these were retired by 1978. The top picture shows a bus token - good for one fare.

WWII Artillery Piece

This three inch anti-tank gun from World War II has been in Miller Park for at least forty years. It was used in 1944-45. Sometime in the seventies it was re-painted a non-WWII kelly green color. For a long time the gun was on the big sidewalk in front of the Pavilion and was then moved to its present location. It sits on the north edge of the park near Wood Street and Summit street. It is also very close to the War Memorial Monument. In the background of the picture you can see the old Park Store and Laundramat. Allin Street runs north from the park in front of the Park Store and perpendicular to Wood Street.