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Article: Monona Terrace at the 10-year mark.
- Article from:
- The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI)
- Article date:
- July 15, 2007
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Byline: Marv Balousek
Jul. 15--When Christopher Berge left the official dedication of Monona Terrace in July 1997, he stopped in front of 120 W. Wilson St., a nearby building where he knew space was available.
About six months later, he opened Restaurant Magnus there.
"(Monona Terrace) actually became that kick in the pants that got things going around it," Berge said. "I think the most positive aspect for the local business community was that it was a confidence-builder for the (Capitol) Square."
Ten years old this month, Monona Terrace -- as well as other major developments on campus and the Isthmus -- has been credited as a spark ...