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Built by Arthur Carl for William and Jennie Tufts, who had seen the style during their extensive travels. Lumber for interior trim and details was ordered from the State of Washington and was particularly admired and enjoyed by builder Art Carl.
The Tufts lived in this house prior to purchasing the Bruley-Dewhurst Home in 1916 (which is known locally as the Tufts Mansion).
2016- "William B Tufts was born in Withee, Wisconsin. He enlisted in the Navy in 1917 and bacame an instructor at the naval aviation school at Great Lakes, Illinois. In April of 1931 Jennie and William returned to Neillsville where he became the manager of the Lynn Mutual Insurance. In 1934 the Tufts built their new home in a style of architecture most commonly found in the Southwest. William would be called to duty once again during WWII when he was assigned to General Douglas McArthur's headquarters in the South Pacific."
-"Neillsville, Wisconsin Historical & Architectural Tour", Prepared by the Neillsville Historic Preservation Commission, 2016.
It is an example of the work of prolific local builder Arthur Carl.
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321 East 4th Street
11001045
Located in Neillsville, Clark County
