Property Record
MILWAUKEE RIVER PARKWAY IN KLETZSCH PARK
Architecture and History Inventory
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| Other Name: | Pavilion |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 8736 |
| Location (Address): | MILWAUKEE RIVER PARKWAY IN KLETZSCH PARK |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Glendale |
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| Year Built: | 1936 |
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| Survey Date: | 2010 |
| Historic Use: | park shelter/building |
| Architectural Style: | Rustic Style |
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| Wall Material: | Log |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Milwaukee River Parkway |
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| 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: | 1980-BARGE BOARDS AND ORNAMENT IN GABLES. 2010-The building has restroom facilities, office space, and a sheltered picnic area. The one-story, front gable building with slate shingles is constructed of ashlar stone. The building has an irregular plan with one-story, gable wings on the side (north and south) elevations. A c.1980 one-story, gable office addition is attached to the north wing and was constructed as a replica of a historic hand hewn log structure and rests on a concrete foundation. The building displays decorative elements associated with the Swiss Chalet architectural style, such as overhanging eaves supported by decorative knee braces, exposed rafters, and decorative stickwork in the gable ends. Windows are a combination of multi-light double-hung sash and multi-light casements flanked by decorative wood shutters; however, some windows on the rear (east) elevation have been covered with wood. The side (south) elevation features a prominent interior stone chimney. The rear elevation features a sheltered picnic area that overlooks the Milwaukee River. Paired, squared wood posts support the gable roof, which displays similar Swiss architectural details as the front facade. The interior of the building consists of office spaces, restrooms, and a community room with a fireplace. As a whole, the interior appears to remain fairly intact and retains decorative woodwork reminiscent of the Swiss style. |
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| Bibliographic References: | . |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |