Property Record
123 E MAIN ST (US HIGHWAY 12)
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Ole Bilstad Residence |
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| Other Name: | Cambridge House Bed & Breakfast |
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| Reference Number: | 109200 |
| Location (Address): | 123 E MAIN ST (US HIGHWAY 12) |
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| County: | Dane |
| City: | Cambridge |
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| Year Built: | 1890 |
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| Survey Date: | 1999 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Gabled Ell |
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| Wall Material: | Clapboard |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | Other building on site is a garage. By 1890, this property was owned by Ole Bilstad. He was a partner with merchant/druggist T.C. Slagg and later operated his own drug, stationary, paint, and wallpaper store. He was also the manager of the Cambridge Opera House. Ole remained the owner until at least 1915, when his son Gunerius Bilstad assumed ownership. Gunerius was a physician who ran an office in the front of the house and resided in the rear. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Historic name and circa construction date taken from tax rolls. Cambridge Walking Tour brochure. Architecture/History Survey. September 1999. Prepared by Heritage Research, Ltd. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |