Summary
Built between 1907 and 1937, Statesan was the first and largest state-sponsored tuberculosis camp in Wisconsin. The four-acre district includes eight buildings on a hilltop in the Kettle Moraine region. The massive three-story Classical Revival limestone hospital is surrounded by smaller stucco-clad Craftsman-inspired support buildings. It has functioned as the Ethan Allen School for Boys since 1959.
Property Details
| Criteria | Event |
|---|---|
| Area Of Significance | Health/Medicine |
| Period of Significance | 1907-1937 |
| Architectural Style | Classical Revival,Bungalow/Craftsman |
| Architect | Unknown |
| Resource Type | District |
| Historic Use | Medical Business/Office,Hospital |
Resources Within The Property
| Contributing Buildings | 8 |
|---|---|
| Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Contributing Objects | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Buildings | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Objects | 0 |
Designations
| Historic Status | Listed in the National Register |
|---|---|
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Apr 21, 1988 |
| Historic Status | Listed in the State Register |
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Jan 1, 1989 |
State & National Registers of Historic Places
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Off WI 22
85001365
Located in Town of Farmington, Waupaca County
2430 W. Wisconsin Ave.
85000639
Located in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County
