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Summary
Thern Farmstead
425 East Fairview Drive, New London, Outagamie County
The Thern Farmstead is located at 425 E. Fairview Drive on the outskirts of the small city of New London. The collection of agricultural buildings is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places as a fine example of an early twentieth century Wisconsin farmstead in Outagamie County. The farm has a Gabled Ell style house and an assortment of agricultural wood frame outbuildings with a high level of integrity.
The farm was previously the site of the New London City Fair in the late nineteenth century and several of the farm buildings date to the period. As the popularity of the fair waned, the land was sold to George Thern and his family, who established a family farm. The centennial farm was relatively small and specialized in dairy and honey production through most of the twentieth century. It is one of the few remaining farmsteads with integrity to its period of construction in Outagamie County.
This farm is private property. Please respect the privacy of the property owner.
Property Details
| Criteria | Architecture/Engineering |
|---|---|
| Area Of Significance | Architecture |
| Period of Significance | 1914-1928 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Architect | Unknown |
| Resource Type | Building |
| Historic Use | Agricultural Outbuildings,Animal Facility,Single Dwelling |
Resources Within The Property
| Contributing Buildings | 8 |
|---|---|
| Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Contributing Objects | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Buildings | 1 |
| Non-Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Structures | 1 |
| Non-Contributing Objects | 0 |
Designations
| Historic Status | Listed in the State Register |
|---|---|
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Historic Status | Listed in the National Register |
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Jan 11, 2024 |
State & National Registers of Historic Places
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Thern Farmstead Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Thursday, January 25, 2024
The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Thern Farmstead in New London (Outagamie County) on the National Register of Historic Places.
Thern Farmstead Listed on the State Register of Historic Places
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Thern Farmstead in New London, Outagamie County, on the State Register of Historic Places.
