9 Things Paul McIntire Gave CVille

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1. Jackson Park

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Photo: Flickr.com
Jackson Park was built after people complained about loitering outside the opera house.

2. Lee Park

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Lee Park was donated to the city to honor McIntire’s parents.

3. McIntire Park

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McIntire Park is home to the Dogwood Vietnam Memorial.

4. McIntire Department Of Music

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112 Old Cabell Hall, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904
Facebook | Website | Twitter | Photo: McIntire Dept. Of Music FB Page

Paul McIntire funded the department.

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5. McIntire School Of Commerce

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125 Ruppel Drive, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904
Facebook | Website | Twitter | Photo: McIntire School Of Commerce FB Page

McIntire’s donation made the School Of Commerce Possible.

6. McIntire Ampitheater

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The ampitheater is said to be the 7th Greek outdoor theater to be built in the US.

7. Washington Park

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Washington Park was donated as a park for the city’s African American community, during the time of segregation.

8. Belmont Park

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Likewise, McIntire built Belmont Park for the white population.

9. The Lewis & Clark Statue

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This was the first of several statues that McIntire commissioned in CVille.

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