Marquette in Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Kircher House
1877
Photographed By William J. Toman, July 4, 2010
1. Kircher House Marker
Erected 1977 by Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 52.)
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 1892.
Location. 43° 4.644′ N, 89° 22.293′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is in Marquette. Marker is on Jenifer Street, 0.1 miles east of Williamson Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 733 Jenifer 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. Sauthoff House (a few steps from this marker); Klose Cottage (a few steps from this marker); John George Ott House (within shouting distance of this marker); Madison Candy Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Timothy and Katherine McCarthy House
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Regarding Kircher House. According to the Madison Landmarks Commission, "An example of High Victorian Italianate house design, this cream brick dwelling was probably built by John Kircher, a German carpenter and contractor. Nearly all of the surrounding properties going westward toward the square were occupied by German families. In 1892, the house was bought by Adolph Klose who was a tailor on the square. Klose had formerly lived in a small frame house he built across the street at 748 Jenifer Street. As with many smaller houses near the square, the true history of this house is hard to discern through traditional tax and city directory research. Part of this house may actually date to the late 1850s."
Additional keywords. Architecture
Photographed By William J. Toman, July 4, 2010
2. Kircher House Marker
The marker is on the far left side of the house.
Photographed By William J. Toman, July 4, 2010
3. Kircher House and Marker
Photographed By William J. Toman, July 4, 2010
4. Kircher House Marker
A design firm uses a small wing of the house for its reception area.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 823 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 6, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
