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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 137 E GORHAM ST |
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| County | Dane |
| City/Village | Madison |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1893 |
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| Survey Date | 1991 |
| Historic Use | house |
| Architectural Style | Queen Anne |
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| Wall Material | Stone - Unspecified |
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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. Map code is 070914406032. Built of stone from the "castle" demolished on the corner of Gorham and Castle Pl. |
| Bibliographic References | Capital Times, Historic Houses and Buildings, 10/10/1952. https://badgerherald.com/banter/2016/04/06/forgotten-castle-on-shore-of-lake-mendota-stands-out-in-madisons-weird-history/ |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Mansion Hill Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date | Jun 04, 1997 |
| State Register Listing Date | Feb 11, 1997 |
| Contributing | Yes |
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Winter View of Benjamin Walker Castle
1890
A snow-covered stone wall lines the perimeter of the Walker Castle grounds. Walker Castle is in the background behind trees. Located on East Gorham Street, the castle was torn down and part of the ...
Benjamin Walker Castle
1890
Benjamin Walker Castle in the 900 block of East Gorham Street on the shore of Lake Mendota, built by Englishman Benjamin Walker in 1862-1863.
