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Property Location
| Location (Address) | BRITTINGHAM PARK |
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| County | Dane |
| City/Village | Madison |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1909 |
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| Survey Date | 1985 |
| Historic Use | boat house |
| Architectural Style | Craftsman |
| Structural System | Balloon Frame |
| Wall Material | Clapboard |
| Architect | Ferry and Clas |
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| Demolished | No |
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| Additional Comments | 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. Madison Historic Landmark: 7/18/1977. Move to new location approved by the NPS on 4/25/2002. The map code is 0709-234-0101-5. This is a frame boathouse built by the Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association. Its construction came about as part of the beautification movement at the turn of the century. Joint sponsorship was made by Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association and lumberman-philanthropist Thomas Brittingham. The park was designed by John Nolen. |
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National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Brittingham Park Boathouse |
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| National Register Listing Date | Jun 30, 1982 |
| State Register Listing Date | Jan 01, 1989 |
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Brittingham Bay Panorama
1914
Panoramic view of Brittingham Bay taken from the north west shore of Brittingham Park. The boathouse is on the left. On the right the railroad tracks cross. In the foreground is North Shore Drive. ...
Park System of the City of Madison, Wisconsin
1909
This map of Madison shows parks, school grounds, streets, railroads, railroads stations, and a public boat house. Lake Wingra, Lake Mendota, and Lake Monona are labeled. The lower margin reads: "Th...
WILLOW DRIVE ON HOWARD TEMIN LAKESHORE PATH
160669
Located in Madison, Dane County
