Property Record
119 E FRONT ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Denniston House |
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| Other Name: | Old Denniston House |
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| Reference Number: | 16594 |
| Location (Address): | 119 E FRONT ST |
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| County: | Grant |
| City: | Cassville |
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| Year Built: | 1836 |
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| Additions: | 1942 1854 |
| Survey Date: | 19762016 |
| Historic Use: | lodging-hotel |
| Architectural Style: | Federal |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
| Demolished Date: | 2024 |
| National/State Register Listing Name: | Denniston House |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 2/20/1975 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | 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. |
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| 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) |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |