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Storybook House
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The design of the "Storybook House" at 2114 Van Hise Avenue, was inspired by fairytale drawings and French Norman architecture. The house was built of hollow baked tiles and covered with rough plaster in 1920.
June 13, 1973
Potter, James T.
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Executive Residence
November 25, 1973
Executive Residence, 130 East Gilman Street, which housed 17 governors before it was sold to the University of Wisconsin in 1950.
Brown House Detail
June 8, 1973
One of four Ionic-style columns on the Greek revival Brown house at 116 East Gorham Street.
Capitol Theatre Ceiling Detail
May 19, 1974
Decorative plaster design on the ceiling over the balcony of the Capitol Theatre at 213 State Street.
Storybook House Building
September 24, 1972
Building at the corner of Regent and Mills Streets with a unique, storybook-style design. The building was used as a gas station and then a boat repair shop.
Kendall House
July 15, 1973
Kendall House, 104 East Gilman Street. Built in the Italinate style in 1855 with French Second Empire Mansard roof added in 1873.
Classical Tiled Porch
July 27, 1975
Classical and Mediterranean design elements are seen in this porch on an apartment building at 29 Langdon Street. Doric columns support an arched entrance.
