New Holstein in Calumet County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Civic Park

Photographed By Keith L, August 17, 2011

1. Civic Park Marker

Inscription. This wooded site of 4.77 acres was purchased from Rudolph Puchner in 1915 for $2,500.00 by an organization of 12 women called the New Holstein Civic Society. Their purpose was to improve and beautify the city. Through diligent work and numerous fund-raising projects the cost was paid in full in 1921. The property was deeded to the city in 1941 for the benefit and pleasure of the public.

New Holstein Civic Society
1914 - 1989

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 43° 57.128′ N, 88° 5.733′ W. Marker is in New Holstein, Wisconsin, in Calumet County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Holstein WI 53061, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. New Holstein (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gewidmet Unseren Kriegern 1861 - 65. (about 700 feet away); H. C. Timm House (approx. half a mile away); New Holstein Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); St. Martin’s Church (approx. 3.9 miles away); Kiel Veterans Park (approx.

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4.4 miles away); The Broughton Sheboygan Marsh Park & Wildlife Area (approx. 7½ miles away); The Marsh Turn (approx. 7.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Holstein.

Photographed By Keith L, August 17, 2011

2. Civic Park Marker

Photographed By Keith L, August 17, 2011

3. Civic Park

Photographed By Keith L, August 17, 2011

4. Civic Park

Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 579 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 8, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.