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Baum Oz Park

Floyd Sullivan, 2017

In 1976, a Chicago park was named to honor Frank Baum’s mythical land of Oz. Oz Park is built upon a The Wizard of Oz theme, including “Dorothy’s Playlot” and “Emerald Garden.” Statues of the Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, Dorothy and Toto are scattered throughout the park.

In 1976, a Chicago park was named to honor Frank Baum’s mythical land of Oz. Oz Park is built upon a The Wizard of Oz theme, including “Dorothy’s Playlot” and “Emerald Garden.” Statues of the Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, Dorothy and Toto are scattered throughout the park.

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