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Moffat Octagon House

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The Moffat Octagon House, erected in 1855 by Judge John S. Moffat.

Date Created:
1877

Publication Information

Date Created
1877

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
9 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Hudson.12a

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013VM5
Legacy ID
WHi 5671

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Stereograph view of the Moffat octagon house.

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Exterior of Moffat octagon house.

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View of the Moffat house, located at 1004 Third Street. The sign in front reads: "The Historic Octagon House".

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Winter view of the Moffat octagon home.

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Exterior view of the Octagon House, built by John Richards, an early local lawyer.

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