Columbus Fireman's Park Complex
National Register of Historic Places

Columbus Fireman's Park Complex

Columbus, Columbia County, Wisconsin
Listed
February 25, 2004
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
04000106

About this property

The Columbus Fireman's Park Complex consists of the Pavilion, a historic building used for many years and built by hand, the Resthaven, a building people can use a resting place during a journey, the Boys Scout Cabin, and two gates into the complex in Fireman's Park in Columbus, Wisconsin. Fireman's Park became a Columbus city park in 1915, and the city's fire department developed the park as a community project. The park's Pavilion opened in 1917. While mainly used for community dances, the pavilion has also hosted a variety of other events. Resthaven, a Prairie School structure designed by Alfred C. Clas of Milwaukee, opened in 1923 and has been used for cooking and sanitation by the many auto tourists who visit the park. The west wall and gate of the park were built in 1917 and are also part of the historic site. The park buildings were added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 25, 2004.

Location

1049 Park Ave.
Columbus, Columbia County, Wisconsin
43.33004, -89.02357

Categories

ARCHITECTUREENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
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Sources

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

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When was Columbus Fireman's Park Complex listed on the National Register?

Columbus Fireman's Park Complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 25, 2004.

What type of historic resource is Columbus Fireman's Park Complex?

Columbus Fireman's Park Complex is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Columbus Fireman's Park Complex?

The period of significance for Columbus Fireman's Park Complex is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1915.

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