"This unique Queen Anne style playhouse was built in 1885 for
five year old Lucy J. Haskell, daughter of Dr. William A. and Florence Hayner
Haskell. It is believed Lucy's grandfather, John E. Hayner, commissioned
prominent local architect, Lucas J. Pfeiffenberger, to design the playhouse. In
1889, at age nine, Lucy died of diphtheria. After Florence Haskell's death in
1932, the Haskell family gave the estate to the City of Alton for educational
and recreational purposes. The playhouse was retained in memory of Lucy J.
Haskell. Designated a national register historic landmark in 1974."
-- from plaque
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