Property Record
503 ALGOMA ST
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | Henry and Isabelle Knapstein House |
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Reference Number: | 73873 |
Location (Address): | 503 ALGOMA ST |
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County: | Waupaca |
City: | New London |
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Year Built: | 1890 |
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Survey Date: | 1977 |
Historic Use: | house |
Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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Wall Material: | Wood Shingle |
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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 (maybe under Outagamie County, New London). 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. Possibly built from mail-order plans of Geo. F. Barber. Charlie Steffen built this house for Henry Knapstein, his brother-in-law, around 1890. In 1869, Henry's brother Theodore purchased a portion of what was to become Knapstein Brewing Company. Henry later joined the company in 1875 and continued to work there until he retired in 1908. Knapstein Brewing Company was in business until 1959. During his lifetime, Henry also served as New London alderman, mayor, and county board member. Dorothy Wright, wife of Henry Knapstein's grandson Harry Wright, wrote a history of the house entitled, "That Grand Old House," which includes detailed descriptions of the home and Henry and Isabelle's daughters. |
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Bibliographic References: | (A) New London Press Star 3/30/1890. Walking Tour of Historic Homes brochure, 2006. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |