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 The Riviera - Lake Geneva, WI
N 42° 35.421 W 088° 26.156
16T E 382183 N 4716324
The Riviera building was built in 1932. It is located at 810 Wrigley Dr. in Lake Geneva, WI.
Waymark Code: WM5HRC
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 01/10/2009
Views: 27
From the Cruise Lake Geneva web site ( visit link) : "The Riviera has been a major landmark in downtown Lake Geneva for many years. This building was built in 1932 on a man made peninsula of 280 pilings driven into the bedrock. During the Swing Era the building played host to the Big Bands with the likes of Wayne King, the Dorsey's, Artie Shaw and Louie Armstrong. During the 1980's a citizen's committee recommended renovations to the historic building and an extensive restoration took place. Today the Riviera houses several shops and businesses in the lower level, and the upper level serves as a civic center and ballroom. The docks on the lake side of the building are known as the Riviera Docks and are the seasonal headquarters of Lake Geneva Cruise Line."
Street address:
810 Wrigley Dr.
Lake Geneva, WI USA
53147
County / Borough / Parish: Walworth
Year listed: 1986
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering: Architect, builder, or engineer: Allen,James R.: Style: Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Other
Periods of significance: 1925-1949
Historic function: Recreation And Culture, Transportation: Outdoor Recreation, Water-Related
Current function: Recreation And Culture, Transportation: Outdoor Recreation, Water-Related
Privately owned?: no
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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