City Market (Madison, Wisconsin)

City Market
City Market
Location 101 N. Blount St.
Madison, Wisconsin
Coordinates 43°04′52″N 89°22′41″W / 43.081°N 89.378°W / 43.081; -89.378Coordinates: 43°04′52″N 89°22′41″W / 43.081°N 89.378°W / 43.081; -89.378
Built 1909
Architect Robert L. Wright
Architectural style Prairie School
NRHP reference # 78000085
Added to NRHP November 28, 1978

The City Market was added to the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural significance in 1978.[1]

History

The market was commissioned as part of the City Beautiful movement. In 1977, it was designated a landmark by the Madison Landmarks Commission.[2] The building has been used as a dance hall, teen center and as a garage for the city streets department.

References

  1. "City Market". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  2. "City Market". Historical Marker Database.org. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
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