Land was purchased in the old Town of Wauwatosa and the first veteran was admitted on May 4, 1867. The Richards Street Armory was constructed as a replacement for the Shorewood Armory, and both the National Guard infantry and cavalry units were relocated to the new facility in 1929. A handsome wooden childrens building designed by Howland Russell stood for many years in roughly the same location. Milwaukee. The bridges, designed by Oscar Sanne, were constructed in 1896-97. The Ward Memorial Theater opened in 1882 and a chapel was built two years later. BY Rich Rovito The 115-year-old pedestrian bridge in Milwaukee's Lake Park has seen a lot of days, and all of them have been better. The cloistered court features slating and an intricate mosaic of black and white pebbles from nearby Lake Michigan. Many aspects of the Villa are reminiscent of 16th century Italian villas, including the Italian barrel tiled roof and the whitewashed warm pink brick exterior walls, which were quarried and carved in Italy. Visit Milwaukee County Parks. Dancing on the box was the ultimate prize for anyone cool enough to be placed high above the throng filling the dance floor. Streets, points of interest, the Milwaukee River, and Lake Michigan are labeled. Lawn tennis courts were installed in the park by 1909; location, size, and surfaces have changed over the years. Public Hours. Notice the terra cotta medallion designs and brickwork on the outer sides and the quatrefoil openings along the railing. Lake Park has been a Milwaukee gem since 1889. After being in there for 10 minutes, I heard a knock on the stall door. While Olmsted scoured the Wisconsin countryside for native plants to surround the fair's water features, Wahl successfully recruited him to mastermind Milwaukee's new parks. She resided on nearby Newberry Blvd. Memories naturally fade over time. One of the first parks in Milwaukee, Lake Park is credited with the emergence of the City of Milwaukee Park Commission and later parks system.3 Prior to 1880, Milwaukee had no legal A balustrade and concert gazebo located west of the pavilion were removed in 1954. The Whitnall Family Home, 1208 E. Locust Street, qualified for landmark status as one of Milwaukees few remaining pre-Civil War residential buildings and for its association with the Whitnall family. Lake Park Golf Course THE PERFECT COURSE FOR BEGINNERS Lake Park Golf Course offers 18-holes, all under 85 yards, which makes this a perfect course for beginners or for a quick round with friends. . The Milwaukee County Courthouse which was completed in 1931, houses the county and circuit courts, the offices of the County Executive, Board of Supervisors, Register of Deeds, and many other branches of county government. The "new" Reuss Federal Plaza is in the image, as are a ton of places that have disappeared basically everything on both sides of the street between 4th and 6th Streets except the Hilton City Center, which was called the Marc Plaza in 1983. In 1964, the bridges were narrowed and closed to vehicles. Um:T6\An~+zvX F{6e5^uV9=iJ$mQvpu70-A2+!Ev}C~MH(JQPP?Z5$P YlfJC^@}t"ZdWYR) wE\4 *:DNEIwDF%"Be Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. The Yell Leaders were named the best unsigned band in their region by VH-1 as part of its Rock Across America 1998 Tour. It's located just north of downtown Milwaukee, on the waterfront. Start exploring and saving today! Nuff said. The lower level serves as a community room (Marcia Coles Community Room). This was the site of the former Lake Park Depot, a streetcar station designed by architect Howland Russell and completed in 1895. It also contains North Point Lighthouse, which was built in 1855. in Milwaukee extra special. In 2005, he was awarded the City of Asti's (Italy) Journalism Prize for his work focusing on that area. =>ZgR.9fdSQs^#8gsP@*gKFM2qw Located on the northeast corner of North Jefferson Street and East Wisconsin Avenue, this Victorian Queen Anne style building was designed by famed architect Edward Townsend Mix in 1883. He has also won awards from the Milwaukee Press Club. LNTY#}!&}BnI[e;Xcdl View the Lake Park map. JZ~v~k|6>wqsswKVMn5u5)+jRd0UN#b&u&V2" 312HD)Kmx?LlzREO#aTh+"sAUali3/R+x,EEH_n!P%:{t s%4SA&#b!*~oTd+ Description. Sanne designed four of the five large bridges in Lake Park. dfbgu8a?xQ/WORs,gc;6rg% h ii&wq/lSBQxL-K:+^ yi[1qHMS#@/cCp/}R[ The Lake Park Pavilion, designed by Alfred C. Clas, opened to the public on July 11, 1903. After several years, plans for a center on the shore of Lake Michigan took shape which included a veterans building, music hall and art center. They don't make bars like that anymore. <]/Prev 610056/XRefStm 1587>> Most recently, the band contributed tracks to a UK vinyl/CD tribute to the Redskins and collaborated on a track with Italian novelist Enrico Remmert. To this day I still tell my husband every time the song 'Walking on Sunshine' comes on the radio that, 'Boy, this one used to clear the dance floor at Park Avenue,' to which he responds, 'You tell me that EVERY time we hear this song.' It's also one of the oldest structures that stands in the now . AAA Four Diamond rated. It's the girl from the shot contest. Here are some readers' memories of Park Avenue. Old photographs show wooden seesaws, a merry-go-round, toboggan slide, gravel wading pool, sandbox, and other equipment. "A virtual torrent of memories flood my headspace when I think about the old Park Avenue; most of which are steeped within a drunken haze from the 32-oz. "Park Avenue was a regular stomping ground for us in the mid-'80s. American Geographical Society Library, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries. Bring a wedge or nine iron, putter, a few balls, and leave the rest of the bag at home for this course. The dimly lit bar provided an always interesting atmosphere. Before sitting down to write, we asked readers to contribute their memories of Park Avenue and dozens did just that. The entrance hall has a circular stairway with no central support in the traditional 16th century Italian manner. Milwaukee Countys first two courthouses were located east of the Milwaukee River in todays Cathedral Square. This conical burial mound is the last remaining of a group of mounds which were destroyed in the building of the park. Click here and draw a rectangle over the map to precisely define the search area. Early patients were housed in farmhouses until the main building, designed by Edward Townsend Mix, was completed in September, 1867. The concrete footbridge spanning Ravine Road allows pedestrians to walk from the pavilion to picnic areas in the north sections of the park. A balustrade and concert gazebo located west of the pavilion were removed in 1954. For questions or to learn about more ways to give, please contact Siena Morrissey, 0000007445 00000 n Enjoy modern Italian cuisine in a warm and intimate A Milwaukee-style spin on Berlin food and atmosphere Milwaukee's newest live music venue with a Nashville 100% plant-based restaurant serving delicious comfort foods! Like many other buildings in the Milwaukee County Parks System, it was constructed with relief labor made available through Depression-era programs of the federal government. The first is pretty obvious: Park Avenue, located at 500 N. Water St. -- a building that later housed Bermudas, Brett Favre's Steakhouse and current tenant Joey Buona's -- closed nearly 20 years ago. Its first meeting was held in the ill-fated Newhall House Hotel on March 6. [2] [3] Design [ edit] Lake Park was designed in the late 19th century by Frederick Law Olmsted, who also designed Central Park in New York City along with many others. 400 N Plankinton Ave. (Tavern building no longer there) By this time, 115 of the citys most prominent citizens had subscribed, and they elected Alexander Mitchell as the clubs first president. It has something for everyone young and old, tennis courts, an eighteen-hole, par-three golf course, a bike . I believe it was college night, hosted by (WQFM personalities) Rodio and Mueller. 1 map : on sheet 36 x 22 cm. 0000027923 00000 n Or, take a tree walk using the LPF Tree Book 2016 as your guide. Enjoy the great stretches of open, meadow-like spaces, winding wooded paths and bridges that lead to surprising vistas, the North Point Lighthouse, and gorgeous views of Lake Michigan. The property was designated for its architectural significance. The bottom margin of the map includes a street index. Sidekick on The Mike Heller Show, airing weekdays on The Big 920 and a statewide network including stations in Madison, Appleton and Wausau. 0000002446 00000 n Jackie Valent, Milwaukee As you might imagine, these pictures are especially familiar to me. Eschweiler was Milwaukees premier architect of the first quarter of the 20th century. "Back in the summer of 1982 my friends and I would go down to Park Avenue every Monday night. Founded by St. Johns Lutheran Church in 1851 as St. Johannes Cemetery it was renamed Union Cemetery when Trinity Lutheran, another north side church at 10th and Prairie (Highland), and Grace Lutheran, an east side church at Juneau and Broadway, joined them in 1865 to form a cemetery association. Christian Wahl, president of the first Milwaukee Board of Park Commissioners, designed and supervised construction of several rustic bridges in the 1890s. startxref He can be heard weekly on 88Nine Radio Milwaukee talking about his "Urban Spelunking" series of stories. Click here to see the rest of our picks of must-reads and happy new year, Milwaukee! The original (1855) structures were endangered and abandoned when the bluff collapsed; new structures were established 100 feet to their west in 1888. He has published three non-fiction books in Italy including one about an event in Milwaukee history, which was published in the U.S. in autumn 2010. Lake Park is a nice park on the East Side of Milwaukee. Historic hotel. 1701 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. The oft-photographed lions, sculpted out of sandstone by Paul Kupper, and cast and carved by stonecutter, Otto Lachmund under Kuppers direction were donated by Henry Clay Payne, then manager of the Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company. Its been restored to its original glory, creating a world-class concert venue. HU]o0}O-8T-$NB@@;vBV Designed in a Renaissance Revival style by Oscar Sanne, an engineer trained in Germany, the bridge was built by Gerhard F. Stuewe Co., masonry contractors, and opened in 1893. 0000036037 00000 n Park Avenue also hosted concerts, Jell-O wrestling and numerous themed nights. It looks ancient in these photos by the late Ray Szopieray. "Another time, I got into a shot contest with woman from Chicago. endstream endobj 170 0 obj <> endobj 171 0 obj <>stream Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. Read more about it here. A childrens playground has been in the park since 1906. The ice rink warming house with restroom facilities was built in 1965. The church is constructed of cream city brick with sandstone trim and incorporates Gothic and Renaissance forms and details, including a Polish-style domical steeple. Jim Lombardo, who was in charge of marketing Park Avenue before finding further fame as the executive vice president of Bell Ambulance and as "America's Guest" on the "Dave and Carole" morning show on WKLH (96.5 FM), remembers more about Park Avenue than most. . Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. When the cemetery was first established, Teutonia, then known as Cedarburg Road, was filled with mud and ruts at certain times of the year. Lake Park in Milwaukee is locally and nationally recognized as a significant historic place. The main reason I go to Lake Park though is to hunt Pokemon with my kids. in 19th century. [4], In July 2016, Lake Park became a popular location for Pok-Stops in the game Pokmon Go. American Geographical Society Library - Maps. One of the first five sites purchased by the Milwaukee Board of Park Commissioners in 1890, River Park as it was originally called was described as a picturesque little tract cuddled down in the valley of the Milwaukee River above the dam, its location such that ample opportunities for boating in the summer and skating in the winter are afforded. Along with Lake Park and Washington Park, Riverside Park benefited from the skills of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed New York Citys Central Park and who was hired by the Park Board to provide similar services for Milwaukee. The Lake Park Pavilion, designed by Alfred C. Clas, opened to the public on July 11, 1903. Because of funding problems, it was eventually decided that a single building would house just the county veterans organizations and an art center. He had bleach blonde long hair with good volume. "We would sell it out in advance and I think we charged $75 for an all-inclusive deal. The taller, 197 east tower houses the clock and bells with the 147 west tower containing an open belfry. Free Indoor whirlpool, hot breakfast, fitness room, free WIFI. Mix in throbbing music, pulsating lights, gigantic video screens, fog machines, a dance floor packed with gyrating dancers, cheap prices on gigantic beers, a barber chair for consuming upside-down shots well, suffice to say it doesn't get easier. The bulk of the lavish interior has been meticulously preserved and includes examples of Louis Comfort Tiffany glass, hand-tooled wallpaper and ornate marble and plaster work. Lake Park Friends office is located here (2975 N. Lake Park Road). Authentic French country cuisine. See photos, floor plans and more details about 1980 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago, Illinois. And that's not all. There are six massive vaults located in the basement, main floor and mezzanine levels of the building that never fail to generate awe and amazement. The red brick structure was constructed at a cost of nearly $90,000. Reserve one of six designated picnic areas or spread out a blanket in another area for free. It's located between two ravines in Lake Park on a two-acre semi-wooded parcel. Lake Park has 5 lit courts with backboards. The construction of the Bradley Center, March 1988. If you are up for fine dining, Lake Park Bistro is one of Milwaukee's most exquisite dining experiences! After eight shots (and many other drinks on top of that) I went to the men's room to throw up. The current playground was installed by Milwaukee County Parks using grant money in 2012. The translucent dance floor was laid out in a multi-colored grid and illumined from below by thousands of bulbs that flashed, rapid-fire, to the rhythm. In Milwaukee, a small home for disabled Civil War soldiers was already open. 10 views of 1980s Milwaukee Thanks to Milwaukeean Karl Bandow, who found a treasure trove of old Kodachrome half-frame slides of Milwaukee in an antiques store, we can offer up these gorgeous. In 1889, the City of Milwaukee created its first Park Commission under the presidency of Christian Wahl. I have a great story about that "I was at Park Avenue one night doing several upside-down margaritas and decided to go back up for one more. Co-author of Bill Schroeders If These Walls Could Talk: Milwaukee Brewers on Triumph Books. The courthouse serves as the western anchor of the Civic Center which reaches down Kilbourn Avenue to City Hall. Lake Park is a nice place for a nature stroll, to visit an Indian Burial Mound, take a historic Lighthouse Tour, play Lawn Bowling*, shoot 9 holes, all a stone's throw from Lake Michigan. Mitchell Park was established in 1889, and the first horticultural conservatory there was built in 1898. Increase Lapham, Wisconsins first naturalist/scientist, designed Forest Home Cemetery in 1850. The Black Nite Uprising, named for the Black Nite tavern located at 400 N. Plankinton, in Milwaukees 4th Ward warehouse district, occurred in the early hours August 6th, 1961. Park Avenue, 500 N. Water St., was Milwaukee's dance destination in the 1980s. Host of The Drew Olson Show, which airs 1-3 p.m. weekdays on The Big 902. Prominent local families, Civil War veterans, and victims of the Lady Elgin disaster as well as everyday Milwaukee folks are buried there. The lower level serves as a community room (Marcia Coles Community Room). the park designed in Neoclassical Styling. There are several rustic bridges, in the park. Known to Milwaukeeans as The Domes, this horticultural conservatory designed by Donald L. Grieb was completed in 1967. Italian grilled windows and an intricately patterned brick pavement lead to the front entrance. The formal entrance at Newberry Boulevard, completed in 1896, has long been a floral showcase in summer with colorful beds in the median. There were a few recognizable regulars, but in particular I recall a guy we affectionately named 'Mr. Designed by Wisconsin artist Edmund Lewandowski, its intricate pattern of Roman numerals commemorates the years of World War II and the Korean War. Named Milwaukee's most European Grand Cafe known for its Belgian bier, scratch Best margaritas! Crafting a story about Park Avenue, a popular Milwaukee nightclub in the 1980s, presents a unique set of obstacles. & L. Co. 1934 1:25 000. You make me feel . A French restaurant in a historic pavilion, nestled on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. Lake Park spans 138 acres and contains the North Point Lighthouse, a golf course, tennis courts, and an upscale Bartolotta restaurant. Lake Park has been a Milwaukee gem since 1889. Balance and symmetry are seen throughout the home and garden. Lake Park, a mile-long park on a bluff above Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,[1] is an urban park covering 138.1-acre (559,000m2). 0000007064 00000 n For a unique dining experience, consider making reservations at Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro, which serves exceptional French fare at the heart of the. The North Point Lighthouse Friends finished restoring both the lighthouse and the keepers quarters in 2007. The delightful combination of a modern coffee shop with a century-plus old building shows the commercial adaptation of a historic building at its best. The great hall has a stenciled beam ceiling of Georgian cypress. The Milwaukee Art Institute, Layton Art Gallery and the Milwaukee County War Memorial Development Committee worked jointly to build this facility with the motto, To honor the dead by serving the living.. ,af>p0=a`w`|Q!@FN&ut.XxqA_ (6Ae:lMKx/>iH3]|.e`` ,$# We don't typically think of the disco as a place of progressive enlightenment, but in terms of race, this one was.". Original Item Description. IN 1889, as Wahl's Park Commission began buying parcels of land in Milwaukee, the 67-year-old Olmsted was working as the chief landscape architect for the Chicago World's Columbian Exhibition (aka the World's Fair). | Privacy Policy, Genealogical & Historical Research Collections, Robert Burns (1909) Franklin Place Triangle, Leif, the Discoverer (1887) Juneau Park, Pledge Allegiance (1991) ODonnell Park, Pere Jacques Marquette (1987) Pere Marquette Park, General Thaddeus Kosciuszko (1905) Kosciuszko Park, Casimer Pulaski (1932) Pulaski Park, Cudahy, Goethe Schiller (1908) Washington Park, Reflecting Pool Statuary (1936) Boerner Botanical Gardens, Whitnall Park, Garden Statuary (1936) Boerner Botanical Gardens, Whitnall Park. 64 Lake Park Milwaukee Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Creative Editorial Video Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 64 Lake Park Milwaukee Premium High Res Photos Browse 64 lake park milwaukee stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. 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A post-modern addition, designed by Spanish Santiago Calatrava, was completed in 2001. An outer layer of glass and aluminum ensures maximum sunlight. The oft-photographed lions, sculpted out of sandstone by Paul Kupper, were donated by Henry Clay Payne, then manager of the Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company. Designed by Alexander Eschweiler and completed in 1911, it is a rare intact example of a high-style Milwaukee mansion of the Edwardian period. Lawn bowling in Lake Park began in 1919 in an area near the current tennis courts. Paco Munsin, Milwaukee Interesting, too, is that Eschweiler-designed office building in the center still has its ornament (see photo below for an "after" look). Be sure to let us know if it ever reopens.". 1980 - North Point . ]~ Ll?`i}L/6adrMCqK/@@#"|GP1Nu=vZn Cp|pAD)srVb bY]K 1m IU aUv+e )'oLZK_t5M#7,w?cc0,W_Yf~00o' gh The Flushing Station, built in 1888 and home to a water pump that was once the largest in the world, is now occupied by the Alterra Coffee House on the Lakefront which opened in September 2002. endstream endobj 209 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/Index[6 155]/Length 27/Size 161/Type/XRef/W[1 1 1]>>stream Cheers! googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1597166322662-mid-article-2'); }); The night officially began when Babe Ruth's "Wells Fargo" started blaring through the sound system. . You need to sign in to create a shareable link. Visit Lake Park Bistro. (St. Johns on the Hillside) 0000029078 00000 n The clubs early membership was a whos who of Milwaukee society, including such prominent families as Pfister, Wells, Pabst, Layton, Fitch, Layton, Plankinton and Uihlein. Thanks to Milwaukeean Karl Bandow, who found a treasure trove of old Kodachrome half-frame slides of Milwaukee in an antiques store, we can offer up these gorgeous photos of the city as it appeared in the 1980s. "Yes, nothing but fond memories of the old Park Avenue. He's produced three installments of the "OMCD" series of local music compilations for OnMilwaukee.com and in 2007 produced a CD of Italian music and poetry. Reflecting the parishs changing demographic from Polish to Latino, 2006 saw the installation of a mural depicting Juan Diego venerating the icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe. . In 1975, the new addition, including the Bradley Galleries, was opened. Practical Info. 0000003826 00000 n xref Its backers helped persuade officials to locate the Northwestern branch of the National Asylum here when they offered to contribute the proceeds from the sale of their facility. Visit Milwaukee Lawn Bowls. Wicket Fun in Lake Park. Milwaukee is known for always finding a way to have a good time. Contact us by submitting an online Request For Proposal (RFP) form and a member of the VISIT Milwaukee convention sales team will contact you. The station was dismantled in 1970. Purchased by the First Wisconsin National Bank in 1928, a long tradition of banking service continued in this temple of commerce for another 37 years. He was educated at Cornell University and designed numerous mansions in the North Point Historic District, North Lake Drive and many country houses. Beaches, boat launches and bluffs provide access to Lake Michigan for boating, fishing or sailing. From Bublr Bikes to Harley Davidson motorcycles, catching a show at the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra to rocking out at Summerfest, or walking through booths at the Juneteenth Day Festival to sipping on authentic beer at German Days, the extraordinary culture of Brew City is one that can be experienced at any time throughout the year. With the Milwaukee Deals Pass, you can do more for less. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1597166322662-mid-article-3'); }); "We weren't much into drinking then, but did enjoy sipping on the raspberry daiquiris. I{uKE+y5{&EQI|gR ' krVonYNgoaRejM6[JrPlJa. The church was designed by Milwaukee architect Henry Messmer and construction began in 1882 by John Bentley and Son began. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. National Register designation offers protection from encroachments to contributing components and encourages park stewards to protect the planned park design, its natural features (meadows, ravines, bluffs, woods) and its built features (buildings, bridges, roadways, paths and trails). The current equipment was installed in 1995 after neighbors conducted a successful fund drive. He and his wife Sarah amassed a unique art collection which they housed in this Tudor-style mansion. We were always jammed on that night.". The new congregation divided from the parent church of St. Stanislaus. Milwaukee, WI 53203-1591 In 1965, the bank turned the building over to Milwaukee County specifically for use by the Milwaukee County Historical Society as a center for the study of local history and a headquarters for the activities of the Society. I'm guessing we expected it would last longer. This September 1984 view east on Wisconsin Avenue from the river is especially notable for three things. "There was a photographer who floated around and was happy to snap a Polaroid for you for a modest fee. cup would be mush and each sip would have wax flakes in it. Collections Donations Of course, mounting those blocks while sporting a mini-skirt and high heels was always a challenge. At its peak St. Johns had nearly 3000 members and was the home for the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). All Rights Reserved. The lower level serves as a community room (Marcia Coles Community Room). Our team has worked closely with city, county, and state officials as well as the local business community to stay up to date with safety precautions for both residents and visitors. A 6-hole golf course was built in 1903, expanding to 18 holes in 1930. This elaborately detailed neoclassical revival structure was completed in 1913 after two years of construction for the Second Ward Savings Bank on the corner of West Kilbourn Avenue and North Third Street. We found a nice little spot to stash them -- in the dark nook under the stairs leading to the second floor. "I can remember drinking so much in 1985 (as a senior in high school) and having to go to work at the nursing home in morning. Seasonal displays of flowers and trees take place in the Show Dome. The Lake Park of Milwaukee is a series of land which stretches across the Bradford Beach, McKinley Marina and the Milwaukee Art Museum. A section of downtown located on the middle right of the map has been trimmed off and marked with manuscript annotations in red showing churches. The museum is a rich cultural institution serving the community though exhibits and programs. This museum was originally the home of Charles Allis, the former president of Allis-Chalmers Corporation. Enjoy the beautiful open fields and wild-preserved areas of Lake Park. This historic, Art Deco inspired, hotel is centrally Our hotel makes it easy to be your best self. One of the nuns busted me in her wheelchair and I was fired. 0000050960 00000 n (}=R8~-]yawp?D38%Z!=O 9}.|?(Th-8n_ q&uww ~kxH Je,PjK.\)TYTCp})k2Dv mZ;%*N1ehO1@(,gC}H>ZC + #_h}?6nh>k`]*nR=Yw JS6Qa1V; aZS\#/K Sign-up for our weekly event newsletter, and you'll never miss out on what's happening in Milwaukee! Streets, points of interest, the Milwaukee River, and Lake Michigan are labeled. The park terrain includes both bluffs and ravines. The Lake Park Pavilion is located at 3133 E. Newberry Blvd.. They have a nice little 3-par golf course, Lake Park Bistro which is a fabulous French restaurant ($$$) and several picnic areas with a playground. A Rehab of the Historic Footbridge in Lake Park Is Finally Moving Forward This bridge will soon be postcard perfect again. Designed as a picnic shelter, and used for decades as a refreshment site and gathering place, the main floor was converted to a French restaurant (Lake Park Bistro) in 1995. From Tuesday through Thursday, we had "Mad Hatter Night" and those were big. 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