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 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.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1981.

Location. 43° 3.417′ N, 89° 23.36′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is in Bay Creek. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Eggiman House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Brittingham Boat House (approx. half a mile away); American Tobacco Co. Warehouses (approx. 0.6 miles away); Heritage of the Hill (approx.

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0.6 miles away); Olin-Turville Park (approx. 0.7 miles away); John Nolen Causeway (approx. 0.7 miles away); Monona Lake Assembly Normal Hall (approx. 0.7 miles away); Greenbush (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Photographed by William J. Toman, August 2, 2011

2. Bernie's Beach Marker

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.

Related Bernie's Beach Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William J. Toman, August 2, 2011

3. Related Bernie's Beach Marker

Closeup of Related Bernie's Beach Marker image. Click for full size.

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 905 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 3, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.