Tenney-Lapham in Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Irene and Robert Connor Residence
1920
Designated on February 1, 1993
Erected 2011 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 101.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin, Madison Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 2005.
Location. 43° 4.938′ N, 89° 22.877′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is in Tenney-Lapham. Marker is at the intersection of East Gorham Street and North Blount Street, on the right when traveling west on East Gorham Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 640 East Gorham Street, Madison WI 53703, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Anna and Cornelius Collins Residence (a few steps from this marker); Bernard - Hoover Boat House (within shouting distance of this marker); Collins House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lincoln School (about 500 feet away); City Horse Barn (about 600 feet away); Here was Madison’s first African-American neighborhood (about 700 feet away); Thomas / Hill Grocery and Residence (about 800 feet away); Miller House (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.
Regarding Irene and Robert Connor Residence. According to the Madison Landmarks Commission, "This Colonial Revival house features an interesting floor plan: the stairs to the second floor are immediately in front of the main entrance, similar to many of the old Colonial houses on Cape Cod. The house was built for Irene Connor, daughter of Anna and Cornelius Collins who lived next door at 646 E. Gorham, and her husband Robert Connor. When Anna Collins died, her daughter Irene took over the vice-presidency of the family's lumber concern."
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,188 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on March 18, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on November 8, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 5. submitted on March 18, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.