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Sawyer House
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The Philteus Sawyer residence located on the northwest corner of Algoma and West Algoma Streets. Sawyer was mayor of Oshkosh from 1863-1864, and became a U.S. Senator in 1881. Sawyer died in Oshkosh in 1900, at the age of 83.
1868
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Sawyer House
1920
View from street towards the home of Senator Philetus Sawyer. Sawyer was mayor of Oshkosh from 1863 to 1864, and served on the House of Representatives from 1865 to 1875. He became a U.S. Senator i...
Sawyer Residence
circa 1910
A view of the residence of Edgar P. Sawyer. A group of children are sitting on the lawn on the right. Original caption reads: "E.P. Sawyer Residence, Oshkosh, Wis."
Sawyer House
1914
Advertisement reads: "Castle-Pierce Printing Company" and "Sept. 1915". At bottom it reads: "Oshkosh, Wisconsin". Text on right reads: "Beautiful Homes in Oshkosh" and "Town residence of E. P. Sawy...
Oshkosh Public Museum
1920
View of the Oshkosh Public Museum, formerly the Sawer Foundation and the residence of Edgar Sawyer. The home was built in 1908 and became a museum in 1924. Caption reads: "Sawyer Foundation Oshkosh...
Oshkosh Public Museum
1952
The Oshkosh Public Museum. Occupies the former home of Edgar Sawyer, lumberman and businessman. It was built in 1908 and became a museum in 1924. This museum specializes in Oshkosh and Winnebago Co...
Oshkosh Public Museum
1915
View of the Oshkosh Public Museum in the winter months with snow on the ground. Formerly the home of Edgar Sawyer. The home was built in 1908 and became a museum in 1924.
