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Summary
Herman B. and Anne Marie Dahle House
200 N. Second Street
Mt. Horeb, Dane County
Architect: James O. Gordon
Construction Date: 1911
Herman B. Dahle's Neo-Classical Revival style house occupies a large, well-landscaped lot in a quiet Mt. Horeb neighborhood. Madison architect James O. Gordon designed the house for one of Mt. Horeb's most important families. Herman's father, Onon B. Dahle, a pioneer general store owner in nearby Perry Township, established the village of Daleyville. In 1895, Onon Dahle moved to Mt. Horeb, where his two oldest sons, Herman and Theodore had already started another general store in 1885. By 1895, the brothers' store was the most successful retail operation in Mt. Horeb. Onon and Herman Dahle also incorporated the State Bank of Mt. Horeb in 1891. Herman's brothers, Theodore and Henry, later joined their partnership. With the bank, the general store and their other ventures, the three brothers became the principal merchants of Mt. Horeb. It was Herman B. Dahle, however, who was the senior partner and prime mover in these projects and many others.
Herman Dahle's business success is reflected in his two-and-one-half-story-tall home, which rests on a beautifully crafted brownstone foundation. The most impressive feature of the house is its two-story porch supported by classical columns, an important feature of Neo-Classical residential design. Inside, the intact and well-maintained interior is furnished with period antiques and containing four bedrooms. The house is currently (2003) operated as the Arbor Rose Bed & Breakfast. Please respect the privacy of the residents.
Property Details
| Criteria | Architecture/Engineering |
|---|---|
| Area Of Significance | Architecture |
| Period of Significance | 1911 |
| Architectural Style | Classical Revival |
| Architect | Gordon, James O. |
| Resource Type | Building |
| Historic Use | Single Dwelling |
Resources Within The Property
| Contributing Buildings | 1 |
|---|---|
| Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Contributing Objects | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Buildings | 1 |
| Non-Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Objects | 0 |
Designations
| Historic Status | Listed in the State Register |
|---|---|
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Jul 18, 2003 |
| Historic Status | Listed in the National Register |
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Nov 26, 2003 |
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10779 Evergreen Avenue
08000322
Located in Town of Perry, Dane County
312 South Fourth Street
03001218
Located in Mount Horeb, Dane County
Mt. Horeb store is 75 years old
Oct 12, 1927
Wisconsin State Journal
