The Swan House and Vita Spring Pavilion are located in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.[2]
Swan House and Vita Spring Pavilion | |
 Swan House | |
| Location | 230 Park Ave., Beaver Dam, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 43°27′26″N 88°49′54″W / 43.45722°N 88.83167°W |
| Area | 0.4 acres (0.16 ha) |
| Built | 1899 |
| Architect | Carl Shell |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 80000133[1] |
| Added to NRHP | April 9, 1980 |
History
editThe pavilion sits over a spring that was the focal point of a resort called Vita Park. Opened by Dr. George E. Swan, the resort drew visitors from around the country, while local residents were allowed access free of charge. In 1906, the property was bought by the city and in 1916, it became Swan Park.[3] The former residence of Swan and his wife is located nearby.
The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and on the State Register of Historic Places in 1989.[4]
References
edit- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ "Swan House and Vita Spring Pavilion". LandmarkHunter.com. Retrieved 2018-07-31.
- ^ "Vita Spring Park Pavilion". Wisconsin Historical Markers. Retrieved 2018-07-31.
- ^ "230 Park Ave". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2018-07-31.