Monday, July 1, 2024

Cruising Spring Harbor neighborhood in Madison Wisconsin west of University Avenue (part 1)

 
The majority of modest houses built in this development were constructed from 1951 to 1956.  Cape Cod and Ranch designs predominant.

Screenshots and video by Retiring Guy





This house got a boost in square footage.
















Neighborhood Description
One of Madison's largest and most populous neighborhoods, Spring Harbor spans the picturesque southwestern corner of Lake Mendota. Spring Harbor area has a little bit of everything that makes Madison great – abundant waterfront property, a variety of schools and public amenities, and several thriving commercial districts. Standing on the shoreline, the view across the water is of the forested University of Wisconsin campus, rather than the downtown, adding to the secluded appeal of Spring Harbor. The neighborhood covers more than 400 acres and is home to more than 1,200 households. Single-family homes and several condo developments makeup the housing stock. The Spring Harbor Neighborhood came of age during the 1950’s, as one-half of all homes were constructed during that decade. Currently, 91% of the neighborhood land is dedicated to housing, with a large mix in type, size, and style of units available. Our neighborhood has access to three major natural resources within its boundaries: 1) Lake Mendota; 2) Merrill Spring; and 3) Kettle Pond. Historic Madison, Inc. has designated four neighborhood sites as historically significant, including two areas containing Native American Effigy Mounds, the Hickory Hill House and the John R. Commons House.  [emphasis added]

Other cruising posts:
2024
July 2024

June 2024

April
Cruising the parking ramp of City Center (formerly Park Plaza) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  (4/21)

March

February

January

2023
September-November
Cruising Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Highway in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.  (9/6)

July
Cruising from Warren Area High School to East Fifth and Redwood in Warren PA.  (7/27)

June
Cruising Riverside Cemetery, on the National Register of Historic Places, in Oshkosh Wisconsin.  (6/25)Cruising around the block at Waupun Correctional Institution, Wisconsin.  (6/17)

2022


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