Property Record
E 2419 HAGEN RD
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Hagen Residence |
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| Other Name: | Big Bay State Park- Office (DNR) |
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| Reference Number: | 27477 |
| Location (Address): | E 2419 HAGEN RD |
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| County: | Ashland |
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| Township/Village: | La Pointe |
| Unincorporated Community: | |
| Town: | 50 |
| Range: | 2 |
| Direction: | W |
| Section: | 19 |
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| Year Built: | 1895 |
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| Additions: | |
| Survey Date: | 1992 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Cross Gabled |
| Structural System: | Log |
| Wall Material: | Wood Shingle |
| Architect: | John Hagen |
| Other Buildings On Site: | |
| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | SQUARED LOG CONSTRUCTION. 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 State Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation. Associated Individuals: a) John Hagen b) 1890s - 1960s. Historical Background This house was the home of John Hagen, Lake Superior fisherman. Historical Significance As the home of John Hagen, this house is closely associated with late nineteenth and early twentieth century commercial fishing in the Chequamegon region. It is locally significant in the area of Social History under National Register Criterion A as the embodiment of the lifeways of Madeline Island fishermen. Description The walls and roof of this cross gable house are clad in wood shingle. The house rests on a stone foundation. The bay window in the front-facing gable was added by John Hagen after initial construction. Architectural Significance This house is typical of late nineteenth century year-round residences on Madeline Island, and is similar to rural residences of the period in the rest of Wisconsin. |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. Miscellaneous unpublished documents, on file, Big Bay State Park Office. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |