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La Follette House on West Wilson
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This house was the Madison home of Robert M. La Follette, Sr., and Belle Case La Follette from the time of their marriage until they moved to the Governor's Mansion on Gilman Street in 1901. It is photographed here from across the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul tracks, looking toward the back and side of the house. The house actually fronted on Wilson Street and the La Follettes' property extended back to Lake Monona. After the La Follettes moved, the property was subdivided into several small lots and the address of the original house, which is a Madison historic landmark, is now 314 S. Broom Street. La Follette's sister Josephine and her husband Judge Robert Siebecker lived in the house next door.
Publication Information
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 14 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Philip Fox La Follette papers, 1876-1973, 1987-1988 |
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| Call Number | (L51)124 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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La Follette Gathering
1907
A gathering of La Follette family and friends at Maple Bluff Farm. From the left they are Senator Robert M. La Follette, Sr.; Gilbert and Netha Roe; Robert Siebecker; Josie La Follette Siebecker; ...
Robert La Follette, Sr., at Maple Bluff Farm
1906
Robert M. La Follette, Sr., at Maple Bluff Farm with three of his children, Philip F. La Follette, Robert M. La Follette, Jr., and Mary, all of whom are dressed in costume. Mrs. La Follette is sea...
La Follette Family Pleasure Cruise
1907
The La Follette Family in a boat, probably on Lake Mendota, with Gilbert Roe, La Follette's law partner, and his wife. Senator Robert M. La Follette, Sr., is seated to the far left wearing a dark ...
Samuel A. Harper
Attorney Samuel A. Harper, a partner with Robert M. La Follette, Sr., first in the Madison law firm, La Follette, Siebecker & Harper, and later, La Follette, Harper, Roe, & Zimmerman. In addition ...
Belle Case La Follette on Horseback
1903
Belle Case La Follette on horseback in front of the barn at the Wisconsin Executive Residence on Gilman Street. This snapshot was taken during the period that her husband, Robert M. La Follette, Sr...
