Monona Terrace is indeed our Sydney Opera House


Monona Terrace is indeed our Sydney Opera House


Back when Madison was debating whether to authorize the construction of what is now the Monona Terrace Convention and Community Center, the late Madison developer and hotelier Dan Neviaser would express his puzzlement over the dogged opposition from some groups.

He saw the structure, especially because it was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, as Madison`s last chance for glory.

"It would sit there like a jewel in the lake, our Eiffel Tower. Our St. Louis arch. Our Sydney Opera House," he was quoted as saying in an interview....

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Ken Notes: Cool yes, Iconic yes, Recognized world wide???? We need to group our venues as a destination: UW, AEC, PAC, State Street, Hotels, Theaters and Transit... six out of seven is not bad...

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