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This Italianate sandstone house was built in 1856 by Julius T. White at 130 East Gilman Street. The house was later owned by J.G. Thorp, whose daughter married Ole Bull, the famous Norwegian violinist. The state of Wisconsin acquired the house in 1885 as a home for its governors. The University of Wisconsin purchased the property in 1950 for about $60,000 and it became known as the Knapp House (after Kemper K. Knapp). It is currently used as the residence for the Marie Christine Kohler fellows. It was declared a Historic Landmark in 1972.
1938
Ford, Winifred
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Reverend F.F. Ford House
1938
Reverend F.F. Ford house, at 1023 Spaight Street, was built by Mr. Harris prior to 1875 when it was purchased by Storer. Winifred Ford, widow of Marcus Ford, lived here.
Lucien Stanley Hanks House
1938
The Lucien Stanley Hanks house, located at 216 Langdon Street, was built in 1877.
Willett S. Main House
1938
The Willett S. Main house, located at 511 North Carroll Street, was built in 1858.
Governor C.C. Washburn House
1938
The Governor C.C. Washburn house was built in the 1850's and purchased by Samuel H. Marshall before completion, then by Mr. Ashmead of Philadelphia. Washburn purchased it in 1876 and later bequeath...
James McBride House
1938
The house built by James McBride at 200 Farwell Drive. The house was later owned by Halle Steensland, Samuel H. Marshall, and Robert M. La Follette.
