Property Record
240 N JEFFERSON ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | PFLEGER HOUSE |
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| Reference Number: | 10421 |
| Location (Address): | 240 N JEFFERSON ST |
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| County: | Walworth |
| City: | Whitewater |
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| Year Built: | 1840 |
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| Survey Date: | 1974 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Greek Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Cream Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | GREEK TEMPLE STYLE [Date Cnst:CA (SEWRPC)] "The first land owner in Whitewater was William Birge. In 1839, Birge owned 80 acres. The next year Birge sold his farm to George Wilson, who built this house in 1840. In 1845 the house was sold to Asaph Potts. Later, this house was known as the Chicago House since owner Ms. Pleger spent much time in Chicago. The house Underground Railroad and, although the house is not open to the public, the tunnel is still there today." Touring Historical Whitewater, n.d. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Touring Historical Whitewater, n.d. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |