Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Riley House

Frank M. Riley

— 1908 —

Riley House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman, July 23, 2010

1. Riley House Marker

Inscription. This imposing house was the first of many fine Colonial Revival designs by Madison architect Frank Riley. It has the superb details and gracious proportions that were to become hallmarks of Riley's work. He designed this house for his parents, Edward and Eliza Riley, while he was living in Boston. Riley also lived in this house from his return to Madison in 1915 until his death in 1949. The Riley family was influential in East side real estate development and civic affairs.

Erected 1981 by Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 67.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin, Madison Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 43° 5.432′ N, 89° 20.43′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is at the intersection of Lakeland Avenue and Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Lakeland Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2930 Lakeland Avenue, Madison WI 53704, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Let The Great Spirits Soar" (a few steps from this marker); Bear and Lynx Effigy Mounds (within shouting distance of this marker); Corry Carriage House

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lt. Gerald Stull USAF (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lizard Effigy Mound (approx. ¼ mile away); "Elmside" (approx. ¼ mile away); Herman J. Loftsgordon House (approx. ¼ mile away); Olbrich Park (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. This is a list of markers for buildings designed by Riley.

Photographed By William J. Toman, July 23, 2010

2. Riley House Marker

The marker is at the corner of the lot.

Photographed By William J. Toman, July 23, 2010

3. Riley House

View from the nearby Bear and Lynx Effigy Mounds marker, with the "Let the Great Spirits Soar" sculpture in between

Photographed By William J. Toman, July 23, 2010

4. Riley House

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,596 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 24, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.