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Van Bergen/Bowen House

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Cupola-adorned top portion of the Van Bergen/Bowen house, 302 South Mills Street, built by Seth Bergin, a farmer and real estate investor, in 1846 in the Italinate style. Dr. James Bowen, Madison's first homeopathic physician, lived in the house from 1859 to 1881. His daughter Susan Bowen Ramsey inherited the house, as did his grandson James Ramsey.

Date Created:
December 21, 1969
Creator:
Potter, James T.

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Creator Potter, James T.
Date Created December 21, 1969

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Unique ID
W0131TW
Legacy ID
WHi 35410

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View from street of the home of James Ramsey at 302 S. Mills Street. The house was built by Seth Bergin, a farmer and real estate investor, in 1846 in the Italianate style, with a cupola. Dr. James...

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302 S MILLS ST

302 S MILLS ST

16065

Located in Madison, Dane County

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Van Bergen, Seth M

August 19, 1847

Dane County

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May 25, 1922

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114 W GORHAM ST

37099

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