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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 1645 NORMAN WAY |
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| County | Dane |
| City/Village | Madison |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1913 |
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| Additions | 1937 |
| Survey Date | 1985 |
| Historic Use | house |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
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| Wall Material | Stucco |
| Architect | Cora Tuttle |
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| Demolished | No |
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| Additional Comments | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. The map code is 0709-183-1408-3. This house is significant to Wisconsin labor history and the University of Wisconsin. Madison Landmark: 7/9/1984. This home was designed by Cora Tuttle, the first woman practicing architecture in Madison. It was built for John R. Commons, University of Wisconsin economist, whose students pioneered social legislation of the 1930s, including Social Security. He named his home "Hocheera," the Ho-Chunk word for welcome. |
| Bibliographic References | Spring Harbor Neighborhood History Tour, Spring Harbor Neighborhood Association, 2009. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Commons, John R., House |
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| National Register Listing Date | Mar 14, 1985 |
| State Register Listing Date | Jan 01, 1989 |
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1329 W DAYTON ST AKA 129 N RANDALL ST
16714
Located in Madison, Dane County
