Tilles Memorial City Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids George Tilles Jr. Memorial Park |
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| Type | Municipal park |
| Location | Oran, Missouri, United States |
| Area | 15 acres (6.1 ha) |
| Created | June 27, 1965 |
| Owned by | City of Oran |
| Website | Oran Municipality |
Tilles Memorial City Park, also known as George Tilles Jr. Memorial Park, is a special place in Oran, Missouri. It is the oldest park in the city, meaning it has been around for a long time! A municipal park is a park owned and run by the city for everyone to enjoy.
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How the Park Started
A Gift to the City
The park was created in 1962 by a man named Frank P. Pellegrino. He was the boss, or CEO, of a big company called the International Hat Company in St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Pellegrino wanted to build the park to remember his good friend and business partner, George Tilles Jr.. George Tilles Jr. used to be the boss of the same company.
Why Oran Was Chosen
The International Hat Company had a hat factory in Oran. This factory was the biggest employer in Oran for many years. It was also one of the largest employers in all of Southeastern Missouri. Because of this, Mr. Pellegrino chose Oran for the park. He wanted to give something back to the people who worked for his company in Oran.
How the Park Gets Money
Mr. Pellegrino asked the city of Oran for one thing. He wanted the city to use tax money to pay for the park. This money would help build new fun things and keep the park looking nice. The idea was put to a vote, and 93 percent of the people in Oran said yes! This meant the city would use taxes to help the park.
What You Can Do at the Park
Annual Car Show
Since 1995, a very popular event at the park has been the yearly car show. The Oran Chamber of Commerce helps put on this fun show. People bring all kinds of cool cars to display. It is a great event for families and car fans of all ages.
