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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 237 LAKELAWN PL. |
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| County | Dane |
| City/Village | Madison |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1926 |
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| Survey Date | 1985 |
| Historic Use | house |
| Architectural Style | Spanish/Mediterranean Styles |
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| Wall Material | Stucco |
| Architect | Law, Law & Potter |
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| Demolished | No |
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| Additional Comments | "This old sorority house is a white stucco version of the Mediterranean revival style, one of the popular period revival architectural styles. The symmetrical composition, arched openings, decorative grillwork balconies and French doors give the house a delicate and graceful appearance. James and Edward Law were partners in one of Madison's most prolific architectural firms, and the Law brothers, later with Ellis Potter, designed numerous Greek chapter houses in this district. This is one of their most distinctive designs. Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, founded in 1890, occupied this building until 1965. In that year they moved to the old Acacia fraternity house at 108 Langdon Street, where they are currently located." City of Madison, The Langdon Street Historic District: A Walking Tour, 1986. dormitory |
| Bibliographic References | City of Madison, The Langdon Street Historic District: A Walking Tour, 1986. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Langdon Street Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date | Jun 26, 1986 |
| State Register Listing Date | Jan 01, 1989 |
| Contributing | Yes |
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