Phillips Park (Aurora, Illinois)

[2] His deep love for the area became clear when it was learned after his passing that his will designated $24,000 from his estate be used to purchase land for a park that would be donated to Aurora.

[6] The bones have traveled to different museums over the years, but now they are housed in the visitor center of the park that was built in 2003.

[3] Improvements by the Works Progress Administration in 1938 included planting trees and shrubs, building fireplaces and animal pens, and new cages.

[3][6] The park has grown over the years adding new attractions, and still continues to be a place for family outings.

[9] Recreational Areas: Sites in the park included the waterfall, World War I cannons and numerous veteran related monuments.