Stanisław Rehman (1838–1899), was a city

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. In 1885 Rehman founded a city park known as Park Krakowski. The park was built on the grounds leased from the military and opened for the public in 1887. The park was modelled on similar parks in

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. After

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its area was reduced to 5 ha, due to rapid real estate development. The park was originally equipped with a concert bowl, an ice and bicycle rink, a swimming pool, a bowling alley, a restaurant, cafés, a summer theatre (since 1890), and a zoo. It was a popular destination point with many

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Cracovians.

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Ryszard Burek, Encyklopedia Krakowa, 2000, 1838 births 1899 deaths Politicians from Austria-Hungary Politicians from Kraków {{Poland-politician-stub

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