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The Pierce House
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Exterior view of the Pierce House at 424 North Pinckney Street, which was designed by Samuel H. Donnell, an architectural partner of August Kutzbach (Kutzbock), who designed the Wisconsin State Capitol.
July 18, 1971
Potter, James T.
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Pierce House Detail
August 5, 1973
Delicate design in iron at the main entrance of the Pierce House at 424 North Pinckney Street.
Pierce House Detail
July 1, 1973
Detail of the intricate, medieval-style roof work of the Pierce House at 424 North Pinckney Street.
North Wing of the Pierce House
December 23, 1973
Exterior view of the north wing of the Pierce house at 424 North Pinckney Street, featuring ornate ironwork and carved stone details a good example of Romanesque revival architecture.
Pierce House Latticework
October 11, 1970
Detail of ornamental iron lattice-work on German Romanesque revival McDonnell/Pierce House, 215 North Pinckney Street. Built in 1857-58 for Alexander and Francie McDonnell. It was designed by Samu...
Garnhart House
1938
The house at 424 North Pinckney Street was built by Samuel H. Donnell in 1857-1858. Donnell was one of the architects for the former Capitol, and the house is built of the same stone as used in the...
