Lorraine Kretlow (Schwenn) in Orton Park.

Lorraine Kretlow (Schwenn) in Orton Park... shooting starlings? No, just posing. What a gal!

Lorraine Kretlow (Schwenn). The location may be behind the Kretlow home at the northeast corner of Baldwin and Spaight.

Orton Park - facing south

Orton Park - from Corner of Rutledge and Few

Orton Park from the corner of Spaight and Ingersoll. Refer to the many stories of Orton Park, from its transition from Madison's first cemetary to the heart of a fine residential neighborhood, in David Mollenhoff's book, Madison: A History of the Formative Years, University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1982, 2003.

Orton Park - Playground

Orton Park - corner of Spaight and Few

Orton Park - In 1887 this spot high over Lake Monona became the first Madison Park. It is named in honor of Harlow S. Orton (1817-1895) , Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice, Madison Mayor, Assemblyman, Circuit Court Judge, and Wisconsin Law School Dean. As Madison Mayor and Common Council Member, Orton cast the deciding vote that set aside this 3.5 acre area for park use. Formerly the village of Madison cemetery, by 1887 the burials had been moved to Forest Hill Cemetery.

The Orton Park gazebo or band stand was built in 1976 to a design by Stuart Gallagher, who had Lance Neckar and George Talbot, among others, as advisors.

Orton Park - Orginally chosen for the site of the village of Madison cemetery in 1846, the fathers of the growing city decided to disinter the bodies buried here a decade latter upon aquisition of the Forest Hill site. Named for the Supreme Court Justice, Harlow S. Orton, the park was the first municipal facility of its type. The official dedication occured in 1887, being the culmination of a twelve-year effort by sixth warders, led by John George Ott. Designated October 6th, 1975. Madison Landmarks Commission