Property Record
402 W MAIN ST - A
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | BIRGE FOUNTAIN |
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| Other Name: | BIRGE FOUNTAIN |
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| Reference Number: | 146782 |
| Location (Address): | 402 W MAIN ST - A |
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| County: | Walworth |
| City: | Whitewater |
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| Survey Date: | 2007 |
| Historic Use: | monument |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. "This park, also known as Flat Iron Park, is home to the Birge Fountain, which was donated to the city by Julius Birge in 1903. The fountain in 17 1/2' high and 9' in diameter. Julius required that the fountain be placed on the site of the little brick school where he learned to read and write. The War Memorial, located near the point of the park, was erected in 1922 to recognize soldiers of all wars. The White Building on the site housed the City Library from 1904 until 1991. It now houses the Whitewater Tourism Council, Chamber of Commerce, Community Development Authority and Cable TV Station 13." Touring Historical Whitewater, n.d. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Touring Historical Whitewater, n.d. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |