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References
- ↑ Gould, Whitney (27 May 2007). "Neighbors help park bloom anew: Enderis among Mayor's Urban Design winners". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
- ↑ Higgins, Jim (June 14, 2019). "Remembering the late artist Nancy Metz White, who made playful steel giants in Enderis Playfield and near Miller Park". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ↑ "Enderis Park Neighborhood Receives Grant". Official Website of the City of Milwaukee. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
- ↑ Ziegler, Jerry (24 February 2008). "At home, in the park: Enderis residents take pride in community". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
- ↑ Cameron, Bruce (April 2008). "Magic Grove in the neighborhood park". APWA Reporter.
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