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Parks Board recommends pedestal plaque for Lorton Blassingame memorial on River Walk

Oshkosh City Parks Board · November 11, 2025
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Summary

After reviewing four design options, the Parks Board recommended to the Common Council a bronze plaque mounted on a pedestal — if the Blassingame family approves — otherwise the pedestal informational sign the family prefers; staff said private donors would fund the installation.

The Oshkosh Parks Board voted Tuesday to recommend that the Common Council approve a River Walk recognition for Lorton Blassingame, with the board asking staff to pursue a bronze plaque on a pedestal if Blassingame’s family agrees, or otherwise the pedestal informational sign that the family prefers.

Tyler (parks/fund-development staff) presented four options for the River Walk segment between Main Street and Jackson Street: bronze…

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