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Wade House

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View of the north elevation of the Wade House. The Wade House, one of the earliest stagecoach inns in Wisconsin, was built between 1847 and 1851 by Sylvanus Wade. It became the most important stop on the plank road between Sheboygan and Fond du Lac.

Date Created:
1935
Creator:
Wuchterl, Anthony

Publication Information

Creator Wuchterl, Anthony
Date Created 1935

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 17 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Greenbush.8

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013RBU
Legacy ID
WHi 31975

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