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In the 1850s, octagons briefly became an architectural fad, and its chief champion, Orson Fowler (see WL16), urged followers to build them out of grout, an early form of concrete (see RO21). Pewaukee blacksmith Deacon West built this grout octagon on the town’s only hill, overlooking Pewaukee Lake. The sloping site makes the house appear two stories high in front and three in back. West built the 18-inch-thick grout walls by tamping the lime mixture between wooden forms, letting it dry, then removing the forms and applying a coat of textured plaster.
Around 1873, fire gutted the house, leaving only the exterior walls intact. The new owner, Col. N. P. Inglehart, rebuilt the residence, adding its Italianate porch, brackets, and window trim.
Covenant/Easement: From 10/19/1977 to 10/19/1982. 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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