Wednesday, September 29, 2021

The small-town feel of Glen Oak Hills neighborhood on the west side of Madison WI


No sidewalks.  Limited curb and gutter.  Some unpaved driveways.  The white picket fence.


Screenshot and viceo by Retiring Guy




Original 12/17/2017 post, "Auto tour of Glen Oak Hills neighborhood on the west side of Madison WI", starts here.



The route taken on the video

Glen Oak Hills 
Boundaries:
  • East:  Whitney Way
  • North:  Old Sauk Road
  • West:  Rosa Road
  • South: Regent Street

Google Map (text boxes and highlight added)

Timeline and description (not much to share)
  • 1927  Subdivision started by two lawyers and their wives:
    • Glenn and Jennie Turner
    • Lewis and Gertrude Gettle
  • Originally located within the Town of Madison
  • 140 acres of gently hilly terrain
Sources:

Related posts:
Auto tour of Crestwood neighborhood, Madison, WI.  (12/8/2017)
Auto tour of Westmorland neighborhood.  (12/7/2017)
Approach and auto tour of Owen Parkway, Hoyt Park.  (12/6/2017)
Auto tour of Indian Hills subdivision,  (12/6/2017)
Auto tour of Pilgrim Village.  (12/5/2017)
Auto tour of Highlands.  (12/5/2017)
UPDATE.  Madison's "Levittown" at 66. (12/2/2017)

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