Property Record
408 W MADISON AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Joseph Powers House |
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| Reference Number: | 6718 |
| Location (Address): | 408 W MADISON AVE |
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| County: | Jefferson |
| City: | Fort Atkinson |
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| Year Built: | 1868 |
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| Additions: | 1921C. 1869 |
| Survey Date: | 1998 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Italianate |
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| Wall Material: | Cream Brick |
| Architect: | J.A. Emery |
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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. SCREENED WRAP AROUND PORCH. ROUND ARCHED WINDOWS W/HOODS AND KEYSTONES. SQUARE TOWER ON CNR. Powers founded the first industry in town: Northwestern Furniture Co. The second owners were Walter and Geanette Greene. Walter was a senator from 1873-1874 and 1887-1891. House was then owned by the Brown and Hunter families. Dr. and Mrs. Majerus converted the house into a hospital from 1921-1950. It then became a nursing home and finally, apartments. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Interview with Barbara Bielke. Butterfield, History of Jefferson Co. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |