Fiscal Note
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In recognition of the volunteer work performed by the Historic Blooming Grove Historical Society under the leadership of Robert A. Bean at the Madison historic landmark Dean House on Monona Drive in the City of Madison.
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The Dean House was built in 1856 for Nathaniel and Harriett Dean who farmed 580 acres of grain and raised dairy cattle. The Deans lived in the house in the 1850's and 1860's. He was a state assemblyman, regent of the University of Wisconsin, Madison merchant and real estate speculator. The Dean House was designated as a Madison Landmark and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
The Dean House is a historic landmark that has been renovated and maintained by the Historic Blooming Grove Historical Society since 1972 and is open on the second Sunday of each month from 2:00 ∞ 4:00 p.m.
The Historic Blooming Grove Historical Society has held weekly summer Back Porch Concerts since 1976, the winter Horse-drawn Sleigh Rides from 1976 through 2000, and other fund-raisers that have paid for the renovation and restoration of the Dean House, including the rebuilding of the historic front porch.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the volunteer work performed under the leadership of Robert A. Bean and the Historic Blooming Grove Historical Society is hereby recognized.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Madison Board of Park Commissioners applauds the spirit of volunteerism that has supported the efforts of Mr. Bean and the Historic Blooming Grove Historical Society,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Madison joins the City of Madison Board of Park Commissioners in congratulating Mr. Bean and the Historic Blooming Grove Historical Society for their hard work and dedication to this City of Madison Parks Landmark.
Signed and sealed this 21st day of March, 2006.
William E. Barker, President of the Board of Park Commissioners
Paul VanRooy, President of the Common Council