Old Market Place in Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Nelson House
1881
Designated October 15, 2002
Erected 2012 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 160.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin, Madison Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 15, 1650.
Location. 43° 4.641′ N, 89° 22.694′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is in Old Market Place. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and North Franklin Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 504 East Main 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. Mattermore - Malaney House (here, next to this marker); Emily Thompson House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Patrick's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Wisconsin Wagon Company Factory (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tragedy of War (about 800 feet away); Johann and Elsbeth Reiner Tree (about 800 feet away); Madison Gas & Electric Company Powerhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Machinery Row (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.
Regarding Nelson House. According to the Madison Landmarks Commission, "The Nelson House is a brick version of a nineteenth-century front gable house, a simple vernacular form built on a rectangular plan with its gable end facing the street. This type was commonly built in Wisconsin between the 1840s and the 1920s. Examples are usually small or medium in size. Front gable houses were typically built by working families and are simply decorated. This quite intact house features a simple cornice, a stone water table, and an oculus window in the front gable end."
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 29, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.