Property Record
VETERANS PARK - LAKE MICHIGAN PARKWAY NORTH
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Veteran's Park |
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| Other Name: | Veteran's Park |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 209621 |
| Location (Address): | VETERANS PARK - LAKE MICHIGAN PARKWAY NORTH |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1957 |
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| Survey Date: | 2011 |
| Historic Use: | park |
| Architectural Style: | NA (unknown or not a building) |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | 2011- Veteran's Park was constructed out of a land reclaimation project by Milwaukee County in 1957. The park features a lagoon, wide open grassy areas, informal picinic areas, paved pedestrian paths, and commemorative signage. Random deciduous trees are planted throughout the park. Sculptures and a small scattering of rental shops and a comfort station are located near the beach. Veteran's Park is part of the Lake Michigan Parkway North. |
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| Bibliographic References: | . |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |