Lucius Fairchild Residence | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Lucius Fairchild Residence

Lucius Fairchild Residence | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
An interior view of the Lucius Fairchild House, showing the sitting room and a partial view of the dining room. The house was constructed in 1850 at 302 South Wisconsin Avenue (renamed Monona Avenue in 1877) near Lake Monona, and was later substantially altered with additions. After the Civil War, the house became the home of Fairchild's son, Lucius, Civil War hero, Wisconsin governor (1866-72) and foreign diplomat. During his six years as governor, the Fairchild House was the state's executive residence, as no such property was then owned by the state. The residence was therefore a focus of Madison's political and social life during the last half of the 19th century.
DESCRIPTION
An interior view of the Lucius Fairchild House, showing the sitting room and a partial view of the dining room. The house was constructed in 1850 at 302 South Wisconsin Avenue (renamed Monona Avenue in 1877) near Lake Monona, and was later substantially altered with additions. After the Civil War, the house became the home of Fairchild's son, Lucius, Civil War hero, Wisconsin governor (1866-72) and foreign diplomat. During his six years as governor, the Fairchild House was the state's executive residence, as no such property was then owned by the state. The residence was therefore a focus of Madison's political and social life during the last half of the 19th century.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:35398
Creation Date:circa 1888
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Place File*
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PF Madison.338
Original Dimensions:7.75 x 4.5 inches
SUBJECTS
Draperies
Interior decoration
Indoor photography
Dwellings
Fireplaces
Dining rooms

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