Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Joseph Stoner House
1858
Photographed by William J. Toman, June 13, 2010
1. Joseph Stoner House Marker
This simple Italianate sandstone house, constructed in a masonry pattern peculiar to southern Wisconsin, was built for undersheriff, jailor, and horse dealer Andrew Bishop. It was later owned by W. B. Jarvis, lawyer and land speculator. In the period 1863 to 1867, local grocer Robert Nichols lived in the house. In 1868, Joseph Stoner, a picture salesman, bought the residence and lived here for more than a decade.
Erected 1972 by Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 18.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin, Madison Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 43° 4.208′ N, 89° 23.045′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is at the intersection of South Hamilton Street and West Wilson Street, on the left when traveling south on South Hamilton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 321 South Hamilton Street, Madison WI 53703, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Nathan Dane (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Law Park (about 300 feet away); Doty School (about 500 feet away); La Follette House
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Regarding Joseph Stoner House. According to the Madison Landmarks Commission, "This Italianate house, built of our local sandstone, was constructed in 1858 for Henry and Janet Staines. The Staines family were Scottish immigrants who first settled in Sauk County and later moved back there. In 1863 the house was briefly owned by a butcher Robert and Christina Nichols. In 1865 the house was sold to Joseph J. and Harriet Stoner, who lived there for two decades. Joseph Stoner had an interesting occupation - he published birds'-eye views of cities all over the country, views which now are significant records of the history of our nation in the 19th century. In 1884 the Stoners retired and lived on a farm outside of Madison, moving to California in 1902. Joseph Stoner died in 1917. The next owners were plumber Thomas and Susan Regan.
"From 1922 to 1957, Varley and Ellen Bond owned the house and undertook significant
Photographed by William J. Toman, June 13, 2010
2. Joseph Stoner House
The marker is to the left of the near corner of the house.
Also see . . . Joseph J. Stoner House. Wikipedia entry:
links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on June 12, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 2,155 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on June 30, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
