Property Record
LAKESIDE PARK, 650 N MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Lakeside Park Lighthouse |
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| Other Name: | LOOKOUT LIGHTHOUSE |
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| Reference Number: | 16492 |
| Location (Address): | LAKESIDE PARK, 650 N MAIN ST |
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| County: | Fond du Lac |
| City: | Fond du Lac |
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| Year Built: | 1933 |
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| Survey Date: | 201020112022 |
| Historic Use: | lifesaving station facility/lighthouse |
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| Wall Material: | Wood |
| Architect: | ROGER A. SUTHERLAND |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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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. This structure consists of a limestone foundation that supports a tall octagonal structure with clapboard siding and several irregularly placed sash windows. The roof of the structure has wide eaves with brackets. Above the roof is a walkway with an iron balustrade. A cupola with tall legs sits at the very top of the structure. This lighthouse was built for functional reasons, that is, for navigational reasons guiding boats into the marina. The original beacon is on top of the cupola and lines up with another beacon for boaters to safely enter the harbor. It also serves as a recreational structure in Fond du Lac's most popular park. In 1933, lumberman W.J. Nuss donated the materials to build this lighthouse. Architect Roger Sutherland designed the 40 foot structure. [landmarks information] Although of fairly recent construction, the popular feature in Lakeside Park has become a symbol of the city. See information for record #16501. Other records associated with this building include: Lakeside Park (AHI #54147), Lakeside Park Bridge #2 (AHI # 209141), Lakeside Park Bridge #3 (AHI #209142), Lakeside Park Bridge #4 (AHI #209143), Lakeside Park Bridge #5 (AHI #209144), Lakeside Park Bridge #6 (AHI #209145), Lakeside Park Pavilion (AHI #209146), Lakeside Park Shelter (AHI #209147), and Lakeside Park Building (AHI #210401) |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A) FOND DU LAC TALKING HOUSES AND HISTORIC PLACES BROCHURE, FOND DU LAC CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU. (B) FOND DU LAC CITY DIRECTORIES. (C) SANBORN-PERRIS MAPS - FOND DU LAC. (D) FOND DU LAC TAX ROLLS. (E) CAROL CARTWRIGHT, CITY OF FOND DU LAC INTENSIVE SURVEY REPORT, FOND DU LAC: CITY OF FOND DU LAC, 1992. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |