Gaylord City Park
National Register of Historic Places

Gaylord City Park

Gaylord, Sibley County, Minnesota
Listed
February 6, 2012
Type
Site
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
11001085

About this property

Gaylord City Park is a city park in Gaylord, Minnesota, United States, on the south shore of Lake Titlow. First established in 1897, the park grounds contain a 1916 dance pavilion, 1940 bandshell, and a 1940 bridge built by the Works Progress Administration. The historic core of the park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012 for its local significance in the theme of entertainment/recreation. It was nominated for its long-serving importance as a community gathering space, hosting concerts, festivals, sporting events, circuses, speeches, and family picnics. The park is part of the Gaylord City Park System and is overseen by the Park & Recreation Board of the city's Board of Directors.

Location

Gaylord, Sibley County, Minnesota
44.56225, -94.22236

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Sibley County Courthouse and Sheriff's Residence and Jail
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McLeod County Courthouse
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Glencoe Grade and High School
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When was Gaylord City Park listed on the National Register?

Gaylord City Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 6, 2012.

What type of historic resource is Gaylord City Park?

Gaylord City Park is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Gaylord City Park?

The period of significance for Gaylord City Park is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1897.

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