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CATHEDRAL PARK | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

Property Record

CATHEDRAL PARK

Architecture and History Inventory
CATHEDRAL PARK | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:
Other Name:Memorial Pool Fountain
Contributing:
Reference Number:16341
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):CATHEDRAL PARK
County:Milwaukee
City:Milwaukee
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:
Additions:
Survey Date:200420102021
Historic Use:fountain
Architectural Style:NA (unknown or not a building)
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Wall Material:
Architect: Paul Yank
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Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:Not listed
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NOTES
Additional Information:The memorial pool is a gift of Summerfest, Inc. with an 18' reinforced polyester fountain in the center of the pool. Last surveyed in 1980 with a map code of 9/3 on LUQS 393. No updated inventory card was made for 2004 2010: Occupying an entire block, Cathedral Square Park is bounded by E. Kilbourn Avenue to the north, N. Jackson Street to the west, E. Wells Street tot he south and N. Van Buren Street to the east. Dominated by vegetation, the park features concrete walkways that lead to a centrally located, circular, concrete fountain. A sculpted stone statue, resting on a granite base, of a mother and two children includes the inscription, "Dedicated to the Valiant Immigrant Mothers" is located on the west end of the park. Modern playground equipment and a long-term temporary stage also reside on the property. Originally known as Courthouse Square in 1837, the parcel once contained the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Cathedral Park was renamed as such for St. John's Cathedral located to the east and across N. Jackson Street. 2021 - Not resurveyed for E. Wells Street Improvement Project
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RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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