Property Record
212 W 3RD ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Upham, Gov. William H., House |
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| Other Name: | North Wood County Historical Society |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 55547 |
| Location (Address): | 212 W 3RD ST |
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| County: | Wood |
| City: | Marshfield |
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| Year Built: | 1881 |
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| Additions: | 1887 1883 |
| Survey Date: | 1978 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Italianate |
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| Wall Material: | Clapboard |
| Architect: | T.F. Van Freedom |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Upham, Gov. William H., House |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 12/12/1976 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Upham House Historic District |
| National Register Listing Date: | 7/30/2008 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/18/2008 |
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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. Intricate cornice. Perhaps one of the oldest extant houses in Marshfield. Was the home of William Upham (1841-1924), Wisconsin governor from 1895-1897. Supposedly the first house in the community to have electricity and running water. Later owners included Mrs. W.H. Upham/Mrs. H.G. Hambright (1885-1975). |
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| Bibliographic References: | MILWAUKEE SENTINEL "'Dead; Union Soldier Became Governor." 6/18/1961 (Part B). MARSHFIELD NEWS HERALD "Historical Panel OKs Upham House Listing." 10/4/1975. MARSHFIELD NEWS HERALD 2/8/1996. Marshfield Walking Tour brochure, 2000. Marshfield News Herald 5/16/2001. Marshfield News Herald 5/5/2003. "Upham Mansion, Marshfield Historic District Walking tour," Marshfield Historic Preservation Committee, ca. 2019 |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |