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Villa Henrietta

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The east (lake-facing) side of the Pine Lake summer home of Henrietta Brumder, widow of Milwaukee publisher and businessman George Brumder (1839-1910). The two and one-half story home, originally built in 1893, was extensively remodeled. A porch extends along the entire length of the first floor. Awnings shade the upper windows. There are potted plants and vines on the porch; flowers are blooming in the yard.

Date Created:
1925

Publication Information

Date Created 1925

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 27 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Brumder family and Milwaukee German ancestry research papers, 1844-2014
Call Number PH Milwaukee Mss 229.5.5
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126509302121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mil00229

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01265B
Legacy ID
WHi 140452

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