Property Record
BRITTINGHAM PARK
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Brittingham Park Boathouse |
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| Other Name: | Brittingham Park Boathouse |
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| Reference Number: | 16067 |
| Location (Address): | BRITTINGHAM PARK |
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| County: | Dane |
| City: | Madison |
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| Year Built: | 1909 |
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| Survey Date: | 1985 |
| Historic Use: | boat house |
| Architectural Style: | Craftsman |
| Structural System: | Balloon Frame |
| Wall Material: | Clapboard |
| Architect: | Ferry and Clas |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Brittingham Park Boathouse |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 6/30/1982 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. Madison Historic Landmark: 7/18/1977. Move to new location approved by the NPS on 4/25/2002. The map code is 0709-234-0101-5. This is a frame boathouse built by the Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association. Its construction came about as part of the beautification movement at the turn of the century. Joint sponsorship was made by Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association and lumberman-philanthropist Thomas Brittingham. The park was designed by John Nolen. |
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| Bibliographic References: | . |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |