Property Record
516 N WISCONSIN AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | McDonald-Norris Residence |
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| Other Name: | Doris Reinke Residence |
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| Reference Number: | 10224 |
| Location (Address): | 516 N WISCONSIN AVE |
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| County: | Walworth |
| City: | Elkhorn |
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| Year Built: | 1858 |
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| Survey Date: | 2006 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Greek Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. RETURNED EAVES. Built by local master blacksmith Edward McDonald. In 1866, the house was sold to John Ash Norris. Norris partnered in 1867 with hardware store owner John Meigs to form Meigs & Norris. The firm was later run by Norris and, after his death in 1890, his son Harley took over operations. Son Harley was the first person to serve Elkhorn as mayor in 1892. The Norris family retained ownership until 1903. Since 1953, the home has been under the ownership of local historian Doris Reinke, author of Elkhorn in 2004. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Tax rolls, Village of Elkhorn, 1849-1879. McDonald sells brick house, The Walworth County Independent, 25 April 1866. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |