Roughly bounded by 59th St., 7th Ave., 61st St., and 8th Ave.
Library Park Historic District
88002657
Roughly bounded by 59th St., 7th Ave., 61st St., and 8th Ave.
Kenosha
Kenosha
Summary
This district includes 44 historic structures built between 1843 and 1930, including residences, public buildings and religious structures in Greek Revival, Italianate, Gothic Revival, Queen Anne, Neo-Classical Revival and other period revival styles and vernacular forms. The district is situated around the historic Library Park between 7th and 8th avenues, the site of the fine Neo-Classical Revival Gilbert M. Simmons Memorial Public Library, the Soldier's Memorial Monument, and the Lincoln Statue.
Property Details
| Criteria | Event,Person,Architecture/Engineering |
|---|---|
| Area Of Significance | Architecture,Education,Industry,Social History |
| Period of Significance | 1843-1938 |
| Architectural Style | Gothic Revival,Italianate,Classical Revival |
| Architect | Burnham,Daniel Hudson,Walcott,Chester H. |
| Resource Type | District |
| Historic Use | Single Dwelling,Multiple Dwelling,Religious Facility |
Resources Within The Property
| Contributing Buildings | 42 |
|---|---|
| Contributing Sites | 1 |
| Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Contributing Objects | 1 |
| Non-Contributing Buildings | 16 |
| Non-Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Objects | 0 |
Designations
| Historic Status | Listed in the National Register |
|---|---|
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Nov 29, 1988 |
| Historic Status | Listed in the State Register |
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Jan 1, 1989 |
State & National Registers of Historic Places
The State Register and National Register recognize buildings, sites, districts, structures, and objects that are significant in national, state, or local history. The State Historic Preservation Office in conjunction with the National Park Service maintains the list for Wisconsin and makes the data available to the public for research and education.
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