LAKE PARK - LAKE MICHIGAN PARKWAY NORTH | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

Property Record

LAKE PARK - LAKE MICHIGAN PARKWAY NORTH

Architecture and History Inventory
LAKE PARK - LAKE MICHIGAN PARKWAY NORTH | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Lake Park Golf Course
Other Name:Lake Park Golf Course
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:211861
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):LAKE PARK - LAKE MICHIGAN PARKWAY NORTH
County:Milwaukee
City:Milwaukee
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1903
Additions:
Survey Date:2011
Historic Use:playing field (outdoor)
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:Not listed
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NOTES
Additional Information:2011-
The 10-acre meadow designed by Olmsted was converted into six-hole golf course in 1903. In 1930, the golf course was extended into 18 holes. The course features manicured lawns and greens, deciduous and coniferous trees, and defined tees. Date of construction from "A History Walk Through Lake Park."
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RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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