Property Record
IRVINE PARK ROAD, IRVINE PARK (JEFFERSON AVE)
Architecture and History Inventory
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| Reference Number: | 3254 |
| Location (Address): | IRVINE PARK ROAD, IRVINE PARK (JEFFERSON AVE) |
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| County: | Chippewa |
| City: | Chippewa Falls |
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| Year Built: | 1908 |
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| Survey Date: | 1984 |
| Historic Use: | park shelter/building |
| Architectural Style: | Rustic Style |
| Structural System: | Unknown |
| Wall Material: | Stone - Unspecified |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | RUSTICATED STONE PICNIC PAVILION Overhanging hip roof with cresting imparts oriental quality, multiple gabled roof dormers; double leaf entrance door, large openings in wall elevation. Designed by the local architect Samuel Snyder in 1908 soon after Irvine Park was established in 1906, the cut stone park shelter is characterized by a wide flaring hip roof ornmanted by cresging that imparts an oriental quality. Picturesly sites along Duncan Creek, the Irvinark Pavillion, construction by the J. Hansen Construction Company was donated by William Irvine. Important as an early original structure associated with the development of Irvine Park, the Irvine Park Pavilion is architecturally significant as an example of early 20th century public park architecture. The Pavilion was constructed in 1908 by the Chippewa Falls Construction Company aat a cost of $3,500 with $175.00 paid to the architect. The structure was a gift to the City of Chippewa Falls from Chippewa Lumber & Boom Company Manager William Irvine. The gift was inaugerated with declaration speeches from the Pavilion. (H) This Pavilion is of significant local interest because of its association with city benefactor, William Irvine and because it is part of the historic development of Irvine Park. Irvine Park marked a turning point for Chippewa Falls' commitment to provide recreational facilities for its residents. It is also noteworthy that this structure is representative of an early twentieth century forum for outdoor public presentations. #650: Dam (26-3) Museum (26-4) Pavilion (26-5) Bridge (26-7,9) Views (26-6, 8, 10) Band Shell (26-11) Entrance (26-12) Station (26-13)./ |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. Ruth Willut, "William Irvine and Irvine Park," 1980 unpublished manuscript (Chippewa Falls: Chippewa Falls Public Library), pp. 11-12. B. Ibid. C. Minutes, Park Board (Chippewa Falls; Park Board), p. 65. D. Minutes, Park Board. E. Ibid., Willut, pp. 8-11. F. Ibid. G. Ibid. H. Willut, pp. 8-11. I. Minutes of the Irvine Park Association, Chippewa Falls, WI, pp. 116, 65. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |