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Clarke Square Park (AHI No. 101564) measures approximately 2.3 acres in area, and was established in 1837 through the donations of early landowners and real estate developers Nathanial Brown and Norman and Lydia Clarke. The site was officially named Clarke Square in 1890. Early development of the park took place in the early 1900s, and included planting trees and shrubs, and constructing walkways and an ornamental fountain. Aerial photos suggest that the park’s topography changed in the mid-twentieth century, when the existing pavilion was constructed. Recent additions include a modern playground and splash pad.
The Pavilion in Clarke Square Park was constructed circa 1950, and is located on the western side of the one-block park. This one-story Contemporary building is constructed of red brick laid in a common bond, and is comprised of a shed roof mass to the west of a flat-roofed wing. The shed-roof portion of the building functions as a community space, with large spans of ceiling-height windows ringing most of the building. Clerestory windows are located under the eaves of the shed roof, above the flat roof wing. The flat roof wing contains restrooms, and the entire building features a stepped cornice and wide overhanging eaves. The main entryway is located in the northern ell of the shed-roof and flat-roof masses.
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Bounded by W Mineral, 23rd, Vieau, and 24th
101564
Located in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County
SE corner of Mitchell Park
240472
Located in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County
