Schoonmaker Reef
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Schoonmaker Reef
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| Location: |
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin |
| Governing body: |
Private |
| NRHP Reference#: |
97001266 |
| Significant dates |
| Added to NRHP: |
September 25, 1997[1] |
| Designated NHL: |
September 25, 1997[2] |
Schoonmaker Reef, also known as Wauwatosa Reef, Schoonmaker Quarry, Raphu Station or Francey Reef is a 425 million year-old fossilized reef in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.[3] It was discovered in 1844 by Increase A. Lapham and Fisk Day on the site of a quarry owned by the Schoonmaker Family. Geologist James Hall declared its significance in 1862.[4] It was the first ancient reef described in North America, and among the first described in the world.[2][5]
It is located North of W. State St., between N. 66th St. and N. 64th St. extended, in Wauwatosa.[1]
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1997.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2007-01-23. http://nrhp.focus.nps.gov/natreg/docs/All_Data.html.
- ^ a b c "Schoonmaker Reef". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=-930014128&ResourceType=Site. Retrieved 2008-01-03.
- ^ JS Online: Tosa protects piece of geologic history
- ^ SCHOONMAKER QUARRY
- ^ Joanne Kluessendorf and Donald D. Mikulic (December 18, 1994). National Historic Landmark Nomination: Schoonmaker Reef / Wauwatosa Reef, Schoonmaker Quarry, Raphu Station, Francey Reef, Francey Quarry, Wauwatosa QuarryPDF (406 KB). National Park Service. and Accompanying 4 photos, exterior and interior, from 1899, 1970, and 1990.PDF (729 KB)
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