Property Record
225 PRINCETON AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | John G. Wooley House |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 75636 |
| Location (Address): | 225 PRINCETON AVE |
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| County: | Dane |
| City: | Madison |
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| Year Built: | 1909 |
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| Survey Date: | 1997 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Prairie School |
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| Wall Material: | Clapboard |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | University Heights Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 12/17/1982 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | Wooley (1850-1922) lived here from 1909 until his death. Was an attorney and author of numerous books and articles dealing with the liquor problem. Twice was the Prohibition Party candidate for President of the United States. Oscar A. Rennebohm (1889-1968) lived here from 1923-1927. Was President of Rennebohm Central Drug stores and Governor of Wisconsin from 1949-1950. |
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| Bibliographic References: | City directories. Tax records. Building permit. Madison Capital Times 8/14/1922. Madison Capital Times 10/15/1968. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |