Radisson-Groseilliers House Historic Site Marker | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Radisson-Groseilliers House Historic Site Marker

Radisson-Groseilliers House Historic Site Marker | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
View of the Radisson-Groseilliers house historic site marker in the vicinity of Ashland. The marker was unveiled at the mouth of Fish Creek on October 25, 1931. The marker reads: "The First House built by white men in Wisconsin was erected near this spot by Radisson and Groseilliers in the fall of 1658".
DESCRIPTION
View of the Radisson-Groseilliers house historic site marker in the vicinity of Ashland. The marker was unveiled at the mouth of Fish Creek on October 25, 1931. The marker reads: "The First House built by white men in Wisconsin was erected near this spot by Radisson and Groseilliers in the fall of 1658".
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:28807
Creation Date:circa 1931
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Ashland
County:Ashland
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Place File*
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PF Ashland.35
Original Dimensions:5.25 x 3.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The writing on the photograph reads: "Where the first house was built in Wisconsin. Year 1658. Between Washburn and Ashland."
SUBJECTS
Cities and towns
Historic sites
Plaques, plaquettes
Outdoor photography
Bays
Trees

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