Property Record
213 W SUMNER ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | George and Jennie Wells House |
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| Reference Number: | 130520 |
| Location (Address): | 213 W SUMNER ST |
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| County: | Washington |
| City: | Hartford |
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| Year Built: | 1927 |
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| Survey Date: | 2004 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Craftsman |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | Wells was a partner in the W.B. Place and Co. tannery with his half-brother, Warren B. Place, beginning in 1895. In 1926, Wells retired from business and sold his interest in the company to Place. He later served as a Washington Co. Board supervisor until his death in 1929. Jennie continued to live in this house until her death in 1941. Harry and Lora Mueller subsequently owned the property into the 1970s. Harry was employeed as a tanner with the W.B. Place and Co. |
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| Bibliographic References: | . |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |