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Attractions
| Aquatic
Center |
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The aquatic center
features include a zero depth entry,
diving area, lap lanes, 140' water slide,
sand play area and concession stand. The
center is open May 30th
through August with daily and seasonal
rates available.
For more information
please call (715) 538-4353 or email the Whitehall
City Center |
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| Golf |
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Whitehall Public
Golf Course
9-holes, Par 36, 2979 yards. The
address is 36535 West Street. Open to the public with food and beverages available in the clubhouse bar and dining area. Check out our delicious Friday Night Fish Fry! To set up a tee time, call us at : 715-538-4800 |
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| Library |
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Whitehall
Free Library
Hours are: Monday-Friday: 12:00 - 7:00 pm,
Wednesday: 9:30-11 am and
Saturday 9:30 am to Noon. The
library is located at
36245 Park Street. The
librarian is Fred Nehring. To
contact the library, call 715-538-4107 |
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| Area
Parks |
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Bandstand/Seymour
Gardens and Park
The Ladies of Chautauqua Circle
erected the bandstand in 1915 in the
Seymour Gardens and park. |
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Colonel
Larson Park
This park features a softball field,
basketball, volleyball courts,
horseshoe pits, playground, park shelters
and picnic areas on the banks of the
Trempealeau River. In addition, a number
of campsites with electrical and water
hookups are available. Call (715) 538-4353 or email the City
of Whitehall to reserve the park
shelter or campsites. |
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Frederickson Park
Located on U.S. Highway 53 in Whitehall
this small park with play area, park
benches and restroom facilities is just
the right spot to take a break during the
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Melby Park
Melby Park features an enclosed park
shelter with fireplace, a new children’s
play area, recently renovated baseball
field with covered stadium seating and
basketball courts, all nestled under a
variety of shade trees. Call (715) 538-4353 or email the City
of Whitehall to reserve the park
shelter. |
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Historic Train Depot
Railroad development in central
Trempealeau County began in 1866 with the
charger for the Green Bay and Lake Pepin
Railroad Company. Laying of track
began the fall of 1871 in Green Bay and
small settlements along the proposed route
completed vigorously for the right of way.
Construction continued for the next two
years and by September of 1873 tracks were
laid through the wheat field that was to
become Whitehall. The first regular
passenger service between Green Bay and
Whitehall began on January 1, 1874.
The current 1914 depot replaced an
earlier wood frame depot built in 1877.
The new brick depot, constructed by the
Green Bay and Western Railroad, included
design elements typical of train depots in
the early 20th century, including a
central counter, men's and women's waiting
rooms and a sheltering overhang.
The depot was certified and placed on
the State and National Register of
Historic Places April 19, 2006.
Recognition was due in part to its
significance in the history of Whitehall,
Trempealeau County and the Green Bay and
Western Railroad and because it is a well
preserved example of an early 20th century
brick railroad depot.
The overall condition of the depot
building is excellent and the exterior is
essentially unaltered. The City of
Whitehall purchased the depot in 2003 and
is working towards complete renovation of
the site. Once completed, projected
uses may include:
- Visitor/Information Center
- Virtual Museum and Historical
Displays
- Bicycle Tour (start/stop/rest areas)
- Motorcoach and Audio Tours
- Meeting Facilities
The depot is open to visitors Memorial
Day through September from 10:00 AM - 1:00
PM on Thursdays and Fridays and 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM on
Saturdays or by appointment. If you would like more information
regarding this depot, please contact the City
of Whitehall. |
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