Built 1913 Opened 1913 Added to NRHP 14 March 1985 | NRHP Reference # 85000572 Area 1,619 m² | |
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Location 1645 Norman Way
Madison, Wisconsin Architectural styles American Craftsman, Prairie School Similar Henry Vilas Zoo, Little Amerricka, Harley‑Davidson Museum, Lake Michigan | ||
The John R. Commons House is located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
History
The house was built for John R. Commons, a prominent member of the faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and his wife, Ella. They named the house "Hocheera", the Ho-Chunk word for 'welcome.'
References
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