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2900 POST RD | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

Property Record

2900 POST RD

Architecture and History Inventory
2900 POST RD | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Dr. John H. Morrison Residence
Other Name:
Contributing:
Reference Number:26995
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):2900 POST RD
County:Portage
City:Plover
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1850
Additions: 1876 1983
Survey Date:20061978
Historic Use:house
Architectural Style:Greek Revival
Structural System:
Wall Material:Clapboard
Architect:
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:Not listed
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NOTES
Additional Information:The address for this property was first recorded in the inventory as POST RD & SOUTH DR. Originally surveyed in 1978.

Original owner was John H. Morrison (1822?-1876), then owned in 1876 by Allen A. Walbridge who is believed to have added the second story. Later became Oriental Hotel and then re-converted to a residence. In 1983, became a restaurant and is now vacant (2006). Other owners of the building include John L. Moore (1820?-1853), John H. (or Sarah A.) Morgan (1830?-1896), Eugene A. Sherman (1857-1912), James W. Pierce (1858?-1924), Leo Pierce (1891-1945), O.D. Hilmer, Joseph Obrachta, Jane Ann (Pierce) and Paul Thomasgard, William and Helen Sowiak, Timothy and Louise Mulderink, Case and Susan Van Kleef, and Christine Scharrer and Lisa Bishop.
Bibliographic References:Wendell Nelson, "Another Endangered Landmark," Portage County Gazette, 29 October 2004, pg. 20, col. 1; Wendell Nelson, "Morrison House Changes as Residence," Portage County Gazette, 24 December 2004, pg. 29, col. 1. “Architecture and History Survey: Business 51/Post Rd” WHS project number 07-0824/PT. January-March 2006. Prepared by Heritage Research Ltd.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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