Property Record
2814 LAKELAND AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Michael & Margaret Devine Residence |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 36725 |
| Location (Address): | 2814 LAKELAND AVE |
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| County: | Dane |
| City: | Madison |
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| Year Built: | 1894 |
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| Survey Date: | 1993 |
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| Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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| Wall Material: | Clapboard |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | Map code is 071005331120 The main house of the Elmwood Resort - see #37810 1987- "In the 19th century Madison was known as a summer vacation spot. Several resort hotels overlooked Lake Monona, including this one operated by the Devine family. The large house at 2814 Lakeland Avenue was built in 1899-1900, the home of Michael and Margaret Devine. Soon after moving in, Mrs. Devine began serving meals and taking in guests and the house beame known as the Elmwood Dining Hall. The family operated a boat livery at the water's edge. A few years after the resort opened, the family built the house at 2806 Lakeland to serve as a separate dining hall. A large dining roomin the front of the house seated up to 40 people and was also used for dances. On warm summer evenings, supper was served on the front porch, which extended around two sides of the house. Onthe lot between the two buildings guests played ball. Behind the two structures stood a barn and chicken house that supplied food for the dining room. Madison residents often journeyed by boat or streetcar to this peaceful spot to join the resort guests for dinner." |
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| Bibliographic References: | Madison Landmarks Commission & the Atwood Community Center, Schenk's-Atwood Neighborhood: A Walking Tour, 1987. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |