Shakespeare Garden and Anne Hathaway Cottage
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The Shakespeare Garden and Anne Hathaway Cottage is a recreation of Anne Hathaway's Cottage in Wessington Springs, South Dakota, United States. Inspired by the original cottage during a vacation to England, Emma Shay completed the house and adjoining Shakespeare garden in 1932 and 1927, respectively. It currently serves as a public tourist attraction and an event venue.
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Shakespeare Garden and Shay House | |
Location | 501 Alene Ave. N., Wessington Springs, South Dakota |
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Coordinates | 44°5′3.4″N 98°34′31.8″W |
Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
Built | 1927 (1927) |
Architectural style | Tudor Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 79003681[1] |
Added to NRHP | November 14, 1979 |
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In 1979, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Shakespeare Garden and Shay House for its unique architecture. It is one of the few examples of a 20th-century formal garden in South Dakota.