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Rountree House
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The John H. Rountree House, built in 1854. According to "The History of Wisconsin" (Vol. I, 1973), "The rise of the settlement at Platte Mounds was indissolubly associated with the name of John H. Rountree, the Kentucky-born miner and smelter who laid out the town, represented its people in numerous elective capacities, and with his family helped make the village the center of learning and culture in southwestern Wisconsin." The house was later used as the Wisconsin State College (renamed the University of Wisconsin-Platteville) president's residence.
1948
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1948 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 11 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s |
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| Call Number | PF Platteville.20 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Mitchell-Rountree House
1930
The Mitchell-Rountree house, built in 1837 by Samuel Mitchell of Virginia whose daughter, Mary Grace Mitchell, was married to John H. Rountree, the founder of Platteville.
Mitchell-Rountree House
1934
The Mitchell-Rountree house. This is a view from the southeast of the side of the home.
Mitchell-Rountree House
1930
View across lawn towards the Mitchell-Rountree house. People are standing on the front steps of the house on the far right.
