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Swan House and Vita Spring Pavilion
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Swan House
Location 230 Park Ave., Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Area 0.4 acres (0.16 ha)
Built 1899 (1899)
Architect Carl Shell
Architectural style Queen Anne
NRHP reference No. 80000133
Added to NRHP April 9, 1980

The Swan House and Vita Spring Pavilion are located in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.

History

The 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. 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.

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