Property Record
McCARTY PARK
Architecture and History Inventory
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| Other Name: | McCarty Park |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 203201 |
| Location (Address): | McCARTY PARK |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | West Allis |
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| Year Built: | 1944 |
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| Survey Date: | 2011 |
| Historic Use: | park |
| Architectural Style: | NA (unknown or not a building) |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | 2011- Honey Creek Parkway links the Menomonee River Parkway with McCarty Park in West Allis. McCarty Park, previously known as the Eckel Tract, was acquired in 1944 from the City of West Allis and initial development began in 1945. Between 1945 and 1950 McCarty Park was landscaped, a lagoon was excavated, ball fields were laid out, and walks were constructed. McCarty Park is included as part of the Milwaukee County Parkway System. |
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| Bibliographic References: |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |