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MADISON PARK. Once the site of the mansion and estate of Dubuque banker, [[RIDER, John | MADISON PARK. Once the site of the mansion and estate of Dubuque banker, [[RIDER, John Vincent|John Vincent RIDER]]. The site, originally called Hill Crest, is located on the crest of Seminary Hill at the end of Clarke Drive. In 1915 the mansion was opened to the public as a public shelter. Since it was too costly to maintain, the home was demolished. A pavilion was constructed on the location in 1919 and the area was renamed Madison Park. The [[MADISON STREET STEPS]] were installed to make the park easily accessible from downtown. | ||
Revision as of 19:47, 27 July 2008
MADISON PARK. Once the site of the mansion and estate of Dubuque banker, John Vincent RIDER. The site, originally called Hill Crest, is located on the crest of Seminary Hill at the end of Clarke Drive. In 1915 the mansion was opened to the public as a public shelter. Since it was too costly to maintain, the home was demolished. A pavilion was constructed on the location in 1919 and the area was renamed Madison Park. The MADISON STREET STEPS were installed to make the park easily accessible from downtown.