Property Record
137 E GORHAM ST
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | Frank G. Brown Rental House / Walker House |
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Contributing: | Yes |
Reference Number: | 37091 |
Location (Address): | 137 E GORHAM ST |
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County: | Dane |
City: | Madison |
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Year Built: | 1893 |
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Survey Date: | 1991 |
Historic Use: | house |
Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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Wall Material: | Stone - Unspecified |
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Demolished?: | No |
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National/State Register Listing Name: | Mansion Hill Historic District |
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National Register Listing Date: | 6/4/1997 |
State Register Listing Date: | 2/11/1997 |
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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. Map code is 070914406032. Built of stone from the "castle" demolished on the corner of Gorham and Castle Pl. |
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Bibliographic References: | Capital Times, Historic Houses and Buildings, 10/10/1952. https://badgerherald.com/banter/2016/04/06/forgotten-castle-on-shore-of-lake-mendota-stands-out-in-madisons-weird-history/ |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |