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Summary
Grandview Nick and Katherine Engelbert House Hollandale, Iowa County c. 1937-1961 Grandview is a museum and park space dedicated to educating and protecting folk art designed by Nick Engelbert. The site contains the residence and folk art environment of Nick, an Austrian immigrant who was self-taught, and his pieces were highlighted by the plantings of his wife, Katherine. The property contains 2 buildings, 1 structure, 1 site, and 23 concrete sculptures or tableaux that adorn the lawn between the house and State Highway 39. Several sculptures have been partially reconstructed due to exposure to the elements; they were repaired or reconstructed closely following Engelbert’s original design and materials. Today, Grandview stands as a good example of a vernacular landscape art environment from around 1937 to 1961.
Property Details
| Criteria | Architecture/Engineering |
|---|---|
| Area Of Significance | Art |
| Period of Significance | c. 1937-1961 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Architect | Engelbert, Nick (artist) |
| Resource Type | Building |
| Historic Use | Single Dwelling,Work Of Art (Sculpture, Carving, Rock Art),Park,Agricultural Outbuildings |
Resources Within The Property
| Contributing Buildings | 1 |
|---|---|
| Contributing Sites | 2 |
| Contributing Structures | 1 |
| Contributing Objects | 2 |
| Non-Contributing Buildings | 2 |
| Non-Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Objects | 1 |
Designations
| Historic Status | Listed in the State Register |
|---|---|
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
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Nick and Katherine Engelbert House Listed on the State Register of Historic Places
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Nick and Katherine Engelbert House in the Town of Moscow (Iowa County) on the State Register of Historic Places.
