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Property Record

1930 REGENT ST

Historic Name:
Jessie B. Kommer's House
Other Name:
Reference Number:
75673

Property Location

Location (Address)
1930 REGENT ST
County
Dane
City/Village
Madison
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1922
Additions
Survey Date
1997
Historic Use
Architectural Style
Structural System
Wall Material
Stucco
Architect
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished
No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments
Kommers' (1884-1966) lived here from 1923-1939. Was a professor of engineering mechanics from 1913-1953 at the University of Wisconsin. Was an emeritus professor from 1954-1966. Co-authored with H.F. Moore Fatigue of Metals which was the first American book on the subject and has seen many editions. Kommers was a pioneer in the field of metal fatigue and an internationally expert on the topic.
Bibliographic References
City directories. Tax records. Building permit. National Cyclopedia of American Biography. Memorial Resolution of the UW Faculty, 12/12/1966.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name
University Heights Historic District
National Register Listing Date
Dec 17, 1982
State Register Listing Date
Jan 01, 1989
Contributing
Yes
Unique ID
HI75673

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