Lake Mendota Boathouse, Boathouse on Lake Mendota, Madison, US
The Bernard-Hoover Boathouse stands on the shore of Lake Mendota with two brick towers featuring Prairie School style roofs and arched windows.
The structure was constructed in 1915 and became the first major commercial boating operation in Madison, offering excursions on steamboats Anne and Columbia.
The site maintains its nautical heritage through the Mendota Rowing Club, which has operated from the facility since 1975.
The boathouse functions as part of James Madison Park, providing storage facilities and access points for water-based activities on Lake Mendota.
Frank Lloyd Wright designed the original structure in 1893 after winning a competition held by the Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association.
GPS coordinates: 43.07750,-89.38806
Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:14
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