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Property Record

119 E FRONT ST

Historic Name:
Denniston House
Other Name:
Old Denniston House
Reference Number:
16594

Property Location

Location (Address)
119 E FRONT ST
County
Grant
City/Village
Cassville
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1836
Additions
1942, 1854
Survey Date
1976,2016
Historic Use
Architectural Style
Structural System
Wall Material
Brick
Architect
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished
Yes
Demolished Date
2024
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. BUILT ON SPECULATION IN 1836 TO HOUSE THE STATE CAPITOL. NELSON DEWEY DIED IN THE HOTEL IN 1889. The fourth floor of the building was removed in 1942. 2016: Most windows have been replaced, openings left intact. According to village president, owner is planning to rehabilitate. "It operated as a hotel, dining room and bar until 1985...Many additions were added to the "Big Brick" as it was proudly called; but they all have been removed..." (Cassville Walking Tour brochure). The building was demolished on June 18, 2024. Covenant/Easement: In perpetuity, Effective 2/8/2019. A 'covenant file' exists for this property. It may contain additional information such as photos, drawings and correspondence. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office.
Bibliographic References
Lancaster Grant County Herald Independent 6/20/2002. Lancaster Grant County Herald Independent 6/27/2002. Wisconsin State Journal 5/24/2004. Cassville Walking Tour Brochure, http://www.cassville.org/cassville_walking_tour, (retrieved 29 June 2016)

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name
Denniston House
National Register Listing Date
Feb 20, 1975
State Register Listing Date
Jan 01, 1989
Contributing
Removed from State Register
Aug 15, 2025
Removed from National Register
Jan 22, 2026
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The Denniston House hotel, which was erected in 1836 with a view to making it the territorial capitol of Wisconsin, in the event Cassville should be chosen as the Capital.

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