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Period Garden Park
City of Madison
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By William J. Toman, December 4, 2010 | |
| | | 1. Period Garden Park Marker | | |
Inscription. Designed to preserve part of the original gracious character of the Mansion Hill area, the Period Garden Park incorporated historical elements that complement its two landmark neighbors, the Elisha Keyes House and the Timothy Brown House. The combination of grassy areas and large planted beds occurred frequently in early Madison domestic gardens. Curvilinear forms, brick walkways, carved sandstone step decorations and iron fencing were also familiar elements. When a thirty-unit apartment building was planned for this site, the former lawn of the Elisha Keyes House, neighborhood residents, downtown businesses and interested citizens from around the city worked and contributed to the historic park fund to create this garden. City and state officials cooperated to secure state and federal funds for part of the purchase price. The park was developed and is maintained by the City Parks Division. It was dedicated on May 8, 1977 by the Board of the Park Commissioners and the Madison Landmarks Commission.
Location. 43° 4.725′ N, 89° 23.186′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is at the intersection of East Gorham Street and North Pinckney Street, on the right when traveling west on East Gorham Street. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 East Gorham Street, Madison WI 53703, United States of America. | | | | 
By Anna M. Toman, August 22, 2012 | |
| | | 2. Period Garden Park Marker | | |
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mansion Hill Historic District (here, next to this marker); Timothy Brown House (a few steps from this marker); Keyes House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bashford House (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierce House (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Kendall House (about 300 feet away); Old Governor's Mansion (about 400 feet away); Keenan House (about 400 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Madison.
Also see . . . History of the Park. History of the Park's Development, From Park News, Fall 2002. Includes photos of the Elisha Keyes House, Keenan Home and additional park features. (Submitted on December 6, 2010.)
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By William J. Toman, December 4, 2010 | |
| | | 3. Period Garden Park Marker | | The Period Garden Park marker is seen on the right and the Mansion Hill Historic District marker is seen on the left. | | |
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By Anna M. Toman, August 22, 2012 | |
| | | 4. Period Garden Park Marker | | |
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By William J. Toman, December 4, 2010 | |
| | | 5. Period Garden Park | | The East Gorham Street entrance to the park, with the sandstone steps mentioned in the marker. | | |
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By Anna M. Toman, August 22, 2012 | |
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By William J. Toman, December 4, 2010 | |
| | | 7. Period Garden Park | | This is the view from the southwest, looking toward the Timothy Brown House. | | |
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By Anna M. Toman, August 22, 2012 | |
| | | 8. Period Garden Park | | This photo shows the weeping mulberry tree in full foliage. See the photo below for a closeup of the tangle of branches inside the tree. | | |
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By William J. Toman, December 4, 2010 | |
| | | 9. Period Garden Park | | This is the view from the northeast. | | |
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By Anna M. Toman, August 22, 2012 | |
| | | 10. Period Garden Park | | |
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By William J. Toman, December 4, 2010 | |
| | | 11. Period Garden Park Fountain | | Closeup of fountain base. | | |
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By Anna M. Toman, August 22, 2012 | |
| | | 12. Period Garden Park Fountain | | |
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By William J. Toman, December 4, 2010 | |
| | | 13. Period Garden Park | | This is the view from the south, at the corner of East Gorham Street and North Pinckney Street, with the Elisha Keyes house on the left and the Timothy Brown house on the right. | | |
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By Anna M. Toman, August 22, 2012 | |
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By William J. Toman, December 4, 2010 | |
| | | 15. Period Garden Park | | Statuary in the northeast corner of the park. | | |
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By Anna M. Toman, August 22, 2012 | |
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By Anna M. Toman, August 22, 2012 | |
| | | 17. Period Garden Park Fountain | | |
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By Anna M. Toman, August 22, 2012 | |
| | | 18. Welcome to Period Garden Park | | Sign on fountain. | | |
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By Anna M. Toman, August 22, 2012 | |
| | | 19. Interior of Weeping Mulberry Tree at the Park | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on December 4, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 313 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on December 4, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on August 24, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on December 4, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on August 24, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 5. submitted on December 4, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 6. submitted on August 24, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 7. submitted on December 4, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 8. submitted on August 24, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 9. submitted on December 4, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 10. submitted on August 24, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 11. submitted on December 4, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 12. submitted on August 24, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 13. submitted on December 4, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 14. submitted on August 24, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 15. submitted on December 4, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 16, 17, 18, 19. submitted on August 24, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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