Tenney-Lapham in Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Tenney Park
Photographed By William J. Toman, December 1, 2011
1. Tenney Park Marker
Inscription.
Tenney Park. . This park was named for its principle benefactor, Daniel Kent Tenney (1834 - 1915), an attorney, who purchased a portion of this marshland in 1899 and donated it to the Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association to be developed and maintained as an "in-city" park for working people. He gave additional funds for park improvements. The acquisition of Tenney Park triggered a new era of park philanthropy and development, and by 1910 the original 14-acre parcel had grown to 44 acres.
This park was named for its principle benefactor, Daniel Kent Tenney (1834 - 1915), an attorney, who purchased a portion of this marshland in 1899 and donated it to the Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association to be developed and maintained as an "in-city" park for working people. He gave additional funds for park improvements. The acquisition of Tenney Park triggered a new era of park philanthropy and development, and by 1910 the original 14-acre parcel had grown to 44 acres.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.
Location. 43° 5.516′ N, 89° 22.023′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is in Tenney-Lapham. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Thornton Avenue and East Johnson Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madison WI 53703, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By William J. Toman, December 1, 2011
2. Tenney Park Marker
The Tenney Park marker is under the awning of the new John Wall Family Pavilion at Tenney Park. The John Wall Family Pavilion marker is on the right.
Photographed By William J. Toman, December 1, 2011
3. John Wall Family Pavilion
This is the side of the Pavilion opposite the marker (the East Johnson Street side).
Photographed By William J. Toman, December 1, 2011
4. John Wall Family Pavilion Marker
This marker is on the wall of the Pavilion near the Tenney Park marker.
Photographed By William J. Toman
5. Daniel K. Tenney
This portrait of Daniel Tenney hangs in the Wisconsin State Law Library.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 698 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 2, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 5. submitted on April 19, 2014, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.