Lawton Park and Pavilion
- Address: Prestwood Dr
- Vicinity: Lanier Dr
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1938/00/00 | Joseph J Lawton | Benefactor | Joseph J Lawton donates 3.5 acres on Prestwood Lake to the town of Hartsville specifically for use as a play-ground or recreation park and, or, swimming and bathing place. | |||
| 1939/10/00 | Works Progress Administration (WPA) | Government Program | Funded by the Works Progress Administration, construction of Lawton Park with a Colonial Revival style pavilion, shed and keeper's house, begins in Fall 1939. | |||
| 1941/04/00 | In the Spring, Lawton Park is completed with swimming facilities, playground, picnic grounds and open air ovens. The main club house has dressing rooms and baths on the ground floor and a large room suitable for dances on the second. |
| Particulars for Lawton Park and Pavilion: | |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | American Colonial Revival |
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Area of Significance | Exploration-settlement |
| Sight Category | Historic District |
| Criteria | Historic Event |
| Historic Use | Outdoor recreation |
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