Bay Creek in Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Bernie's Beach
Photographed By William J. Toman, August 2, 2011
1. Bernie's Beach Marker
Inscription.
Bernie's Beach. . Bernie Holtman Park, commonly known as Bernie's Beach, was dedicated in 1981. It was previously known as South Shore Beach and, before that, Gilson Street Beach. From 1945 until his death in 1980, Bernard Julius Holtman was the owner of Bernie's Grocery, located a few blocks away. A popular place for children to stop on their way to the beach, the store was also the information hub of the neighborhood. Holtman was active in the South Side Men's Club, as a long-time member, Treasurer, and President.
Bernie Holtman Park, commonly known as Bernie's Beach, was dedicated in 1981. It was previously known as South Shore Beach and, before that, Gilson Street Beach. From 1945 until his death in 1980, Bernard Julius Holtman was the owner of Bernie's Grocery, located a few blocks away. A popular place for children to stop on their way to the beach, the store was also the information hub of the neighborhood. Holtman was active in the South Side Men's Club, as a long-time member, Treasurer, and President.
Location. 43° 3.417′ N, 89° 23.36′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is in Bay Creek. Marker is at the intersection of Gilson Street and South Shore Drive, on the right when traveling north on Gilson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 Gilson Street, Madison WI 53715, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The marker is in the middle of the beach house in this photo. The Capitol is visible to the left of the beach house across Monona Bay.
Photographed By William J. Toman, August 2, 2011
3. Related Bernie's Beach Marker
Photographed By William J. Toman, August 2, 2011
4. Closeup of Related Bernie's Beach Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 740 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 3, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.