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Steensland House
1897
— Gordon & Paunack —
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By William J. Toman, March 13, 2011 | |
| | | 1. Steensland House Marker | | |
Inscription. Built in a late Nineteenth Century eclectic style for Halle Steensland, Madison banker, philanthropist, and Vice Consul fro Norway and Sweden, this house was designed by the architectural firm of J.O. Gordon and F.W. Paunack. It incorporates architectural forms from many styles: the Romanesque, Queen Anne, Aesthetic and Classical. Steensland came to Madison in 1855 from Norway.
Erected 1974 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 25.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the Wisconsin, Madison Landmarks Commission marker series.
Location. 43° 4.586′ N, 89° 23.312′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker can be reached from North Carroll Street 0.1 miles north of West Johnson Street, on the right when traveling north. Click for map. The marker is on the ground by the sidewalk in front of the house. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 North Carroll Street, Madison WI 53703, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Breese J. Stevens House (within shouting distance of this marker); Holy Redeemer Catholic Church (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Wootton - Mead House (about 400 feet away); James Mears House (about 400 feet away); First Church of Christ, Scientist (about 500 feet away); Madison Masonic Temple (about 500 feet away); Orpheum Theater (about 600 feet away); Van Slyke House (about 600 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Madison.| | | | 
By William J. Toman, March 13, 2011 | |
| | | 2. Steensland House | | |
Regarding Steensland House. According to the Madison Landmarks Commission, "The Halle and Sophia Steensland House was designed by the noted local architectural firm of Gordon and Paunack. It is an excellent representative of the Victorian love of multiple materials and complicated and elegant details, including terra cotta ornament and leaded glass windows.
"Halle Steensland was born in Norway in 1832 and came to Madison as a young man. Starting work as a store clerk, he eventually owned a grocery business, served as president of a major insurance company and founded the Savings Loan and Trust Co. (later the Bank of Madison). He was also prominent in Scandinavian circles and wrote for the Norwegian press, traveled all over the world, served as Vice Consul to Sweden and Norway and was well-known for his generous philanthropy."
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Links to twin markers regarding Halle Steensland, and other markers for this architect.
Also see . . . Madison Landmarks Commission. The landmark nomination form for the house. (Submitted on March 13, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.)
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By William J. Toman, March 13, 2011 | |
| | | 3. Steensland House | | |
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By William J. Toman, March 13, 2011 | |
| | | 4. Steensland House | | The marker is on the ground by the sidewalk in front of the house. | | |
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By William J. Toman, March 13, 2011 | |
| | | 5. Steensland House | | The west corner of the house. | | |
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By William J. Toman, March 13, 2011 | |
| | | 6. Steensland House | | The south corner of the house. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on March 13, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 338 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 13, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.
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