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| Format | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author, Analytic | Custer, Frank |
| Title, Analytic | Madison's Early Germans Loved Parks, Beer, and Song |
| Journal Title | Madison Magazine |
| Medium | Photocopy |
| Date of Publication | Nov. 1985 |
| Location in Work | 78-82 |
| Abstract | History of Schuetzen Park (on the edge of Lake Monona) which had been established in 1871 and was an excellent retreat from the heat and bustle of downtown Madison. There on Sundays the Germans could enjoy life, quaffing cool lager beer, talking in their native tongue with one another, target shooting, playing ten pins, listening to concert music played by local bands, and, in later years, dancing. An incident is narrated of evangelists trying to proselytize and being evicted from the Park. Later, the Turner Society took over the park. Following financial difficulties part of the park had to be sold and the rest became Lake Park. |
| Call Number | MKI P85-123/SHS |
| MKI Terms | German Americans -- Wisconsin/ Madison (Wis.)/ Folklore/ Social life and customs |