click zoom to display a high-res image
Property Location
| Location (Address) | 2809 SYLVAN AVE |
|---|---|
| County | Dane |
| City/Village | Madison |
| Township | |
| Unincorporated community | |
| Town | |
| Range | |
| Direction | |
| Section | |
| Quarter Section | |
| Quarter Quarter Section |
Property Features
| Year Built | 1938 |
|---|---|
| Additions | 1947 |
| Survey Date | 1974,2012 |
| Historic Use | house |
| Architectural Style | International Style |
| Structural System | |
| Wall Material | Clapboard |
| Architect | Beatty & Strang (1938),William V. Kaeser (1947) |
| Other Buildings On Site | |
| Demolished | No |
| Demolished Date | |
| Additional Comments |
Map code 0709-213-0126-7. International style house was designed in 1938 by Beatty and Strang for Edith L. Olson, the head of nursing at the Attic Angels Nursing Home. Olson sold it to James Watrous, a professor of art history at the University of Wisconsin, in 1939, and Watrous had an addition built over the original two-car garage in 1947 that was designed by William V. Kaeser. |
| Bibliographic References | CITY OF MADISON ASSESSOR'S RECORDS. MADISON CITY DIRECTORIES. BEATTY & STRANG RECORDS. STRANG PARTNERS, INC. MADISON, WI. FILIPOWICZ, DIANE. BEATTY & STRANG, 1930-1941: THE PROBLEM OF MODERNISM IN AMERICAN ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE. CORNELL UNIVERSITY, 1985. M.S. THESIS, PP. 91-92. BLUEPRINTS FOR THE ORIGINAL HOUSE AND FOR THE ADDITION ARE IN THE POSSESSION OF THE CURRENT OWNERS (2012). |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Sylvan Avenue-Ridge Road Historic District |
|---|---|
| National Register Listing Date | Apr 08, 2020 |
| State Register Listing Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Contributing | Yes |
Architecture & History Inventory
The Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory (AHI) is a digital source of information on historic buildings, structures, and objects that have been surveyed by the State Historic Preservation Office in Wisconsin. Each property has a digital record providing basic information about the property and images.
Questions?
Wondering about if your property is eligible or notice some information on this property needs to be updated, reach out today!
Email UsAttribution
For a credit line: Wisconsin Historical Society, Creator, Title, Unique Identifier.
The Unique Identifier can be found at the top or bottom of the page for each item. The name of a downloaded file is NOT the unique identifier.
For bibliographic citations please consult the UW-Madison Libraries Citation Research Guide to ensure compliance with appropriate style guidelines.
Access Property Records
Some properties have more materials (correspondence, clippings, historical information, etc.) not in the digital record. If a 'Site File' exists, it's noted in the 'Additional Comments' field. Contact us for an appointment to view these materials.
