Simmons Island Beach House - Kenosha, WI
N 42° 35.453 W 087° 48.853
16T E 433195 N 4715705
The Simmons Island Beach House was built in 1934 and is of Tudor English design. It is located at 5001 Simmons Island in Kenosha, WI.
Waymark Code: WM5GQ5
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2009
Views: 10
The Beach House was designed by architect Chris Borggren. In the past it served as a public bath house. It stood empty for many years recently. Last year however, a local entrepreneur opened a concession stand in it and plans to open a restaurant.
Street address:
5001 Simmons Island
Kenosha, WI USA
53140
County / Borough / Parish: Kenosha
Year listed: 2003
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering: Architect, builder, or engineer: Borggren, Chris: Style: Tudor Revival
Periods of significance: 1925-1949
Historic function: Recreation And Culture: Sport Facility
Current function: Commerce/Trade: Restaurant
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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