Old Market Place: Divergence by the Lakeshore

A tour of this near east-side neighborhood between East Washington and the shore of Lake Mendota will demonstrate how a historic factory, water utility building and school have been adaptively repurposed into apartments. See both Madison’s earliest African American neighborhood and lakeside homes of the well-to-do.

After the Tour: Head over to Cargo Coffee after the tour and receive $2.00 off one beverage, 750 E. Washington Ave.

Length: Approximately 1 1/2 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

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