Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Law Park

Photographed By Gordon Govier, September 13, 2009

1. Law Park Marker

Inscription. James R. Law (1885-1952) was the founder of Law, Law, and Potter, an architectural firm that designed many buildings and homes in Madison. Law was appointed mayor in 1932 and was re-elected for 5 terms. In 1943 he resigned to become chairman of the State Highway Commission. The Monona Lake frontage was named to honor his plan to establish a new shoreline 200 feet out from the original shore. The area was later filled and developed into parkland by the city.

Erected by City of Madison.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 43° 4.218′ N, 89° 22.973′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is on John Nolen Drive, 0.2 miles east of Broom Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madison WI 53703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph Stoner House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nathan Dane (about 400 feet away); Third Lake (about 700 feet away); Baskerville Apartments (about 800 feet away); State Office Building

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Doty School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pioneer Men and Women (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Fairchild Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Law Park and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Gordon Govier, September 27, 2010

2. Law Park and Marker

Photographed By Gordon Govier, September 13, 2009

3. Law Park

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2010, by Gordon Govier of Fitchburg, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 710 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 25, 2010, by Gordon Govier of Fitchburg, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on September 29, 2010, by Gordon Govier of Fitchburg, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on September 25, 2010, by Gordon Govier of Fitchburg, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.