Property Record
520-524 E WILSON ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | East Madison House, a.k.a. Elver House |
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| Other Name: | Hotel Ruby Marie, Wilson Hotel |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 80911 |
| Location (Address): | 520-524 E WILSON ST |
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| County: | Dane |
| City: | Madison |
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| Year Built: | 1873 |
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| Additions: | 1917 1922 1891 |
| Survey Date: | 1982 |
| Historic Use: | lodging-hotel |
| Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | J. Findorff |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | East Wilson Street Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 4/3/1986 |
| 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 State Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation. Map code is 0709-133-1723-0. The structure now known as the Wilson Hotel was built in 1873 by August Ramthun as the East Madison House. In 1891-1892, a major addition was constructed to the west and in 1897, the exterior was entirely rebuilt. The building has been used as a hotel since its construction. [A]. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Wisconsin State Journal 9/23/1999. Wisconsin State Journal 8/15/1873. Wisconsin State Journal 12/2/1891. Madison Architects File. Wisconsin State Journal 5/6/1997. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |