Property Record
126 S HANCOCK ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Sophia and Frederick C. Festner Residence |
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| Reference Number: | 102301 |
| Location (Address): | 126 S HANCOCK ST |
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| County: | Dane |
| City: | Madison |
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| Year Built: | 1862 |
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| Survey Date: | 1982 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Front Gabled |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. Madison Historic Landmark: 10/15/2002 The First Settlement Neighborhood: A Walking Tour: "The simple Madison red brick house was built by Sophia and Frederick C. Festner, a printer and book binder on King Street. Festner had been third ward alderman in 1860 and served as city treasurer in 1861. He sold the house to Amanda and Samuel C. Bean, a one-term state senator, in 1867." |
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| Bibliographic References: | Madison Landmarks Commission and Capitol Neighborhoods, The First Settlement Neighborhood: A Walking Tour, 1988. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |