Milton Log Cabin Behind the Milton House | Postcard | Wisconsin Historical Society

Postcard

Milton Log Cabin Behind the Milton House

Milton Log Cabin Behind the Milton House | Postcard | Wisconsin Historical Society
A view of the cabin on the property of the Milton House, which 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. Caption reads: "Log Cabin Built in 1837, Milton, Wis."
DESCRIPTION
A view of the cabin on the property of the Milton House, which 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. Caption reads: "Log Cabin Built in 1837, Milton, Wis."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:39837
Creation Date:circa 1920
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Milton
County:Rock
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Place File*
Genre:Postcard
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:PF Milton.24
Original Dimensions:5.5 x 3.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
774 ex coll. John G. Gregory See also Image IDs: 39819, 39820, 39823, 39824, 39826, 39828, 39829, 39832, 39834 and 39835.
SUBJECTS
Civil War, 1861-1865
Trees
Log cabins
Cities and towns
Outdoor photography
Taverns (Inns)

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