Lake Geneva in Walworth County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Wisconsin Power & Light Building
Photographed By Sean Flynn, February 19, 2024
1. Wisconsin Power & Light Building Marker
Inscription.
Wisconsin Power and Light Building. . The Geneva Area Museum of History is housed in the former Wisconsin Power and Light Building. The Lake Geneva Water and Light Co. built the original building in 1894 and expanded it in 1929. In 1897 the Haskins Electric Co. first generated electricity here and in 1898 the Equitable Light Co. was formed which worked with the Lake Geneva Water Power and Lake Level Co. to provide electricity. In 1915 Equitable became Southern Wisconsin Electric Co. and in 1929 Wisconsin Power and Light Co. In 1998 the City acquired the building and the Museum relocated here in 2004.
The Geneva Area Museum of History is housed in the former Wisconsin Power & Light Building. The Lake Geneva Water & Light Co. built the original building in 1894 and expanded it in 1929. In 1897 the Haskins Electric Co. first generated electricity here and in 1898 the Equitable Light Co. was formed which worked with the Lake Geneva Water Power & Lake Level Co. to provide electricity. In 1915 Equitable became Southern Wisconsin Electric Co. and in 1929 Wisconsin Power & Light Co. In 1998 the City acquired the building and the Museum relocated here in 2004.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 42° 35.531′ N, 88° 25.893′ W. Marker is in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, in Walworth County. Marker is on Mill Street north of Main Street (Wisconsin Route 50). The marker is on the southwestern corner of the Geneva Lake Museum, facing the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 255 Mill Street, Lake Geneva WI 53147, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old Mill Race (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Street Historic District (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Main Street Historic District (approx. 0.2
Also see . . . Geneva Lake Museum. (Submitted on February 19, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed By Sean Flynn, February 19, 2024
2. Geneva Lake Museum
The marker is near the building's southernmost entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 67 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
