About this property
Library Park , formerly known as The Commons , City Park , and Central Park , is a park in Kenosha, Wisconsin designed by Ossian Cole Simonds. It features a library and war memorial designed by Daniel Burnham and a sculpture by Charles Henry Niehaus.
Location
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 88002657. It was listed on November 29, 1988.
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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 Library Park Historic District listed on the National Register?
Library Park Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 29, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Library Park Historic District?
Library Park Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Library Park Historic District?
The period of significance for Library Park Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Library Park Historic District?
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