Milton House | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Milton House

Milton House | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
The Milton House was a part of the Underground Railroad prior to the abolition of slavery. The house was built in 1845 by Joseph Goodrich and turned into an Inn. The frame house and log cabin behind the Inn were also built by Goodrich, along with the Milton House Tavern. The Milton House was later taken over and turned into a museum.
DESCRIPTION
The Milton House was a part of the Underground Railroad prior to the abolition of slavery. The house was built in 1845 by Joseph Goodrich and turned into an Inn. The frame house and log cabin behind the Inn were also built by Goodrich, along with the Milton House Tavern. The Milton House was later taken over and turned into a museum.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:39828
Creation Date:circa 1900
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Milton
County:Rock
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Place File*
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PF Milton.19
Original Dimensions:4 x 2.75 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
See also Image IDs: 39819, 39820, 39823, 39824, 39826, 39829, 39832, 39834, 39835 and 39837.
SUBJECTS
Signs and signboards
Roads
Cities and towns
Civil War, 1861-1865
Outdoor photography
Hotels
Taverns (Inns)

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