Butternut House | Postcard | Wisconsin Historical Society

Postcard

Butternut House

Butternut House | Postcard | Wisconsin Historical Society
Color postcard view towards the Butternut House. A tour guide and touring group are standing on the front steps of the porch.

Text on reverse reads: "The Butternut House, so called because of the extensive use of native butternut for both exterior and interior work, was the home of Charles and Julia (Wade) Robinson. Robinson operated the sawmill and is believed to be responsible for the architectural design of Wade House as well as that of his own home and the Methodist Church across the street."
DESCRIPTION
Color postcard view towards the Butternut House. A tour guide and touring group are standing on the front steps of the porch. Text on reverse reads: "The Butternut House, so called because of the extensive use of native butternut for both exterior and interior work, was the home of Charles and Julia (Wade) Robinson. Robinson operated the sawmill and is believed to be responsible for the architectural design of Wade House as well as that of his own home and the Methodist Church across the street."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:127858
Creation Date:date unknown
Creator Name:Fagan Publishing Co. (J.A. Fagan)
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Collection Name:Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s
Genre:Postcard
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:PH 2744
Original Dimensions:5.5 x 3.5 inches
SUBJECTS
Lawns
Sidewalks
Historic sites
Children and adults
Outdoor photography
Tourism
Porches
Museums
Shrubs
Trees
Dwellings
Garages

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