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Found in Mira Lloyd Dock's collection images related to proposed improvements, this photo shows the poor conditions of the Paxtang creek and the surrounding area before the improvements. The conditions many wanted to improve upon during the early…

Found in Mira Lloyd Dock's collection of proposed improvements, this photo shows the poor conditions of the creek and the surrounding area before the improvements. Owned by Mira Lloyd Dock.

A group of school children doing their part in building a new playground area.

An official certificate stating that Mira Lloyd Dock has been made a member of the State Forestry Reservation Commission. Dated February 21st, 1911 in Harrisburg, PA.

A page from a botanical pamphlet giving Dock's address for inquiries about booking for botanical lectures and classes.

A picture of a forestation program that was part of the City Beautiful movement.

An article from an 1899 newspaper telling of a coming lecture by Mira Dock, and recapping previous her previous lectures on the same topic.

A map of forestry in Pennsylvania by 1910. This shows the planning done by the leaders of the City Beautiful Movement. By mapping the forestry of the state, they could keep track of their accomplishments and the amount of work that still needed to be…

A picture of a large gathering of Harrisburg residents enjoying the new park.

A picture of a garden school created by the movement to teach Harrisburg residents ways in effective agriculture.