Port Washington in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fishermen's Park Access Bridge
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2018
1. Fishermen's Park Access Bridge Marker
Inscription.
Fishermen's Park Access Bridge. . This Fishermen's Park Access Bridge over the Sauk Creek is the only remaining King Post Bridge in Wisconsin. It is unique for its all-metal King Post Construction, certified as significant in 1987 by the National Park Service using criteria for the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1925, the bridge originally stood in front of the Port Brewery and spanned Valley Creek in Lower Lake Park. In the early 1930's the bridge was moved to this location at the request of the Wisconsin Electric Power Company, which was building its Port Washington Plant. In 1997 this bridge was selected by the Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation as one of the ten most endangered historic properties in the state. The City of Port Washington restored this historic bridge in 2009.
This plaque donated Shirley Schanen Gruen.
This Fishermen's Park Access Bridge over the Sauk Creek is the only remaining King Post Bridge in Wisconsin. It is unique for its all-metal King Post Construction, certified as significant in 1987 by the National Park Service using criteria for the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1925, the bridge originally stood in front of the Port Brewery and spanned Valley Creek in Lower Lake Park. In the early 1930's the bridge was moved to this location at the request of the Wisconsin Electric Power Company, which was building its Port Washington Plant. In 1997 this bridge was selected by the Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation as one of the ten most endangered historic properties in the state. The City of Port Washington restored this historic bridge in 2009.
This plaque donated Shirley Schanen Gruen.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts.
Location. 43° 23.186′ N, 87° 52.158′ W. Marker is in Port Washington, Wisconsin, in Ozaukee County. Marker is along the Harborwalk on the north side of the bridge. The bridge connects Fishermen's Park with Coal Dock Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Washington WI 53074, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2018, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2018, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
