Photograph
Octagon House
Exterior of Octagon House. The caption reads: "The Pewaukee octagon house is the one for Poe. Legend says the man who built it killed his wife. Truth explains the mysterious noises that were heard in the walls. When it was built, intercommunication speaking tubes were placed in the walls. With time, the outlets were covered with wall paper but still transmitted sounds." |
Image ID: | 43256 |
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Creation Date: | circa 1940 |
Creator Name: | Unknown |
City: | Pewaukee |
County: | Waukesha |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Place File* |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
Original Format Number: | PF Pewaukee.2 |
Original Dimensions: | 7.5 x 8 inches |
Outdoor photography |
Trees |
Shrubs |
Snow |
Cities and towns |
Architectural details |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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