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MILWAUKEE RIVER PARKWAY | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

Property Record

MILWAUKEE RIVER PARKWAY

Architecture and History Inventory
MILWAUKEE RIVER PARKWAY | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:
Other Name:Henry Aaron Baseball Diamond
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:191201
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):MILWAUKEE RIVER PARKWAY
County:Milwaukee
City:Milwaukee
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1951
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Historic Use:playing field
Architectural Style:NA (unknown or not a building)
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Demolished?:No
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NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
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
NOTES
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.
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RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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