Property Record
MILWAUKEE RIVER PARKWAY
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | |
---|---|
Other Name: | Henry Aaron Baseball Diamond |
Contributing: | Yes |
Reference Number: | 191201 |
Location (Address): | MILWAUKEE RIVER PARKWAY |
---|---|
County: | Milwaukee |
City: | Milwaukee |
Township/Village: | |
Unincorporated Community: | |
Town: | |
Range: | |
Direction: | |
Section: | |
Quarter Section: | |
Quarter/Quarter Section: |
Year Built: | 1951 |
---|---|
Additions: | |
Survey Date: | |
Historic Use: | playing field |
Architectural Style: | NA (unknown or not a building) |
Structural System: | |
Wall Material: | |
Architect: | |
Other Buildings On Site: | |
Demolished?: | No |
Demolished Date: |
National/State Register Listing Name: | Milwaukee River Parkway |
---|---|
National Register Listing Date: | 11/6/2012 |
State Register Listing Date: | 8/19/2011 |
National Register Multiple Property Name: | Milwaukee County Parkway System |
Additional Information: | In 1951 a lighted baseball diamond, now known as Henry Aaron Field, was constructed in the southwest corner of the park and in 1952 work, such as grading, adding fertilizer, seeding, and sodding, continued on this field. A concession stand was added at this time and asphalt walks were constructed near the field to link the recreational area to North Green Bay Avenue. Activities in 1953 included construction of a parking area in the southwest corner to serve the lighted baseball diamond and recreational area. |
---|---|
Bibliographic References: | . |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |