Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Bellevue Apartments

1913 - 1914

Photographed by William J. Toman, January 26, 2011

1. Bellevue Apartments Marker

Inscription. Constructed by local builder Charles E. Marks, the Bellevue was the largest and most expensive apartment building erected during Madison's pre-World War I apartment house boom. Advertised as a place of "ease and comfort," the Bellevue featured such Victorian luxuries as built-in leaded glass bookcases and fireplaces. The building pioneered modern conveniences, including electric elevators, food and laundry service, and centralized vacuum, trash disposal and refrigerator systems.

Erected 1986 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 81.)

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.

Location. 43° 4.393′ N, 89° 22.816′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is at the intersection of East Wilson Street and South Pinckney Street, on the left when traveling west on East Wilson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 East Wilson Street, Madison WI 53703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Madison Catholic Clubhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Madison Club (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.S. Post Office and Courthouse (about 300 feet away); John A. Urich (about 400 feet away); David James Schaefer (about 400 feet away); Olin Terrace (about 400 feet away); The Fairchild Home (about 400 feet away); Pioneer Men and Women (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Photographed by William J. Toman, January 26, 2011

2. Bellevue Apartments Marker

This is the view from East Wilson Street and South Pinckney Street. The marker is below the window to the left of the front entrance.

Bellevue Apartments image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William J. Toman, January 26, 2011

3. Bellevue Apartments

This is the view from the Lake Monona side of the building. Note the private yard for the apartments on the left.

Bellevue Apartments Front Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William J. Toman, January 26, 2011

4. Bellevue Apartments Front Entrance

The marker is on the left, with the National Register of Historic Places marker on the right.

National Register of Historic Places Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William J. Toman, January 26, 2011

5. National Register of Historic Places Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 2,521 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 27, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 5. submitted on February 2, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.