John Suhr Residence | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

John Suhr Residence

John Suhr Residence | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
John J. Suhr residence at 121 Langdon Street, designed by City Engineer and architect Captain John Nadar. Built in 1886 for immigrant John J. Suhr, Sr. (1836-1901), founder of the German-American Bank, later renamed the American Exchange Bank. A group of women are sitting on the front porch. This is reportedly the first private dwelling in the city to feature steam-heating. At right, the Alexander H. Main residence, built 1892.
DESCRIPTION
John J. Suhr residence at 121 Langdon Street, designed by City Engineer and architect Captain John Nadar. Built in 1886 for immigrant John J. Suhr, Sr. (1836-1901), founder of the German-American Bank, later renamed the American Exchange Bank. A group of women are sitting on the front porch. This is reportedly the first private dwelling in the city to feature steam-heating. At right, the Alexander H. Main residence, built 1892.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:3280
Creation Date: 1914
Creator Name:Photoart House (Firm)
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Photoart House negatives, 1913-1918, 1947-1953
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:(M491)26
Original Dimensions:7 x 5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Meuer Photoart Collection.
SUBJECTS
Balconies
Trees
Clothing and dress
Dwellings
Porches
Cities and towns
Sidewalks
Outdoor photography
Women
Automobiles
Streets
Architectural details
Neighborhoods

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