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Keenan House
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The Keenan House at 28 East Gilman Street, which was the residence of Dr. George Keenan, Chauncey Williams, and Col. J.H. Knight, and today a Madison landmark. The Keenan House is seen here with the Mansard roof which had been "modernized."
1940
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Executive Residence
1939
The Executive Residence, 130 East Gilman Street, constructed in 1856. Used as the Executive Residence from 1883-1950.
Quisling Towers
circa 1936-1940
Quisling Towers apartment building, 1 East Gilman Street at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue. Built in the Art Moderne style by the Quisling brothers and designed by Lawrence Monberg.
William F. Vilas House
1939
View across yard towards the William F. Vilas house, 12 East Gilman Street.
Williamson Street with Fauerbach Brewery
1940
The 600 block of Williamson Street ("Machinery Row") with the old Fauerbach Brewery in the background.
