Home of John Johnston
Home of John Johnston (1836-1904), a successful Milwaukee banker, at 645 Franklin Place, also know as "The Lion House." Home is set back from the road, with a sidewalk, yard, and trees. Flanking the entrance stairs are two lions facing the road. The Lion House was built in 1851 for Edward Diedrichs. Shortly after his financial downfall in 1857, his friend Rudolph Pfeil purchased the home. Pfeil sold it to Henry Mann, manufacturer of chairs and wooden ware, who sold it to Johnston in 1896. Johnston added a second story, which is not present in this photo. |
Image ID: | 53632 |
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Creation Date: | 1895 |
Creator Name: | Unknown |
City: | Milwaukee |
County: | Milwaukee |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Place File* |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | PF Milwaukee.233 |
Original Dimensions: | 8 x 6 inches |
Architectural details |
Stairs |
Sculpture |
Cities and towns |
Dwellings |
Mansions |
Lawns |
Stone buildings |
Outdoor photography |
Sidewalks |
Streets |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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