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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 13393 S St Croix Road |
|---|---|
| County | Douglas |
| City/Village | |
| Township | Gordon |
| Unincorporated community | |
| Town | 44 |
| Range | 11 |
| Direction | W |
| Section | 20 |
| Quarter Section | NW |
| Quarter Quarter Section | NW |
Property Features
| Year Built | 1906 |
|---|---|
| Additions | |
| Survey Date | 1978,2020 |
| Historic Use | house |
| Architectural Style | Rustic Style |
| Structural System | |
| Wall Material | Log |
| Architect | Nestor Andersen,William Gordon |
| Other Buildings On Site | |
| Demolished | No |
| Demolished Date | |
| Additional Comments |
A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. MOOSE HEAD IN GABLE,ROUND LOG CONSTRUCTION W/ NO CHINKING NEEDEDLOGS PROJECT BEYOND CNRS AND CUT TO FORM FLARE TOWARDS BASE SCREENEDIN PORCH CENTER COBBLESTONE CHIMNEY 4 BLDGS ON SITE 2020: The A.D. Thompson Cabin is an excellent example of a recreational retreat in the Rustic style; constructed of heavy logs laid in a Scandinavian saddle notch with a massive central stone chimney, the cabin also features curved corner notching, a screened veranda that wraps around two sides of the cabin, and an open floor plan which emphasizes both the raw materials of the building as well as the meticulous craftsmanship used to construct it. The site also contains a children’s bunkhouse, a woodshed, and an outhouse, which further demonstrate the property’s historic use as a recreational retreat. |
| Bibliographic References |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Thompson, A.D., Cabin |
|---|---|
| National Register Listing Date | Aug 11, 2022 |
| State Register Listing Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Contributing | Yes |
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13393 S St Croix Rd
100007979
Located in Town of Gordon, Douglas County
