Another piece of interesting history to share about the old Hayward Mansion and lawns. Located in the front lawn was a item that was very unique for our small rural town of Marion. It was a concrete fish pond. Many beautiful gold fish occupied this little pond. In the middle was a water fountain and benches sat around the pond so people could sit and enjoy the view.During the 1950's when the house was serving as the hospital, this was a very special entertainment for the visitors to the hospital. To small children the gold fish were a magical thing to watch as they swam around the pond.
The fish pond lies empty and full of leaves and other people's litter today.
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As a tiny boy I would visit my mother in the hospital and this "fish pond" was a major attraction - the fish were beautiful. I think the year was 1946. I visited the fish pond in 1995 and was sorely disappointed that it was dry but surely surprised that it was still there.
Thank you for your comment. I feel we are lucky to have seen the "fish pond" in it's glory. The children of today have missed this pleasure.
We (The Nelons) are singing across the street and I walked over to see this once beautiful mansion. I wish it could be restored. What a beautiful treasure it could be.
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