About this property
Horticultural Hall is a conference center in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it was built in 1911 as a location for the professional gardeners working on nearby estates to meet and discuss their work. In 1968, the Horticultural Hall served as the site of the first formal Gen Con, organized by Gary Gygax.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 99001220. It was listed on September 28, 1999.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Horticultural Hall listed on the National Register?
Horticultural Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 28, 1999.
What type of historic resource is Horticultural Hall?
Horticultural Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Horticultural Hall?
The period of significance for Horticultural Hall is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1968.
Can I research the history near Horticultural Hall?
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