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

James and Bridget Casserly House

1891

Photographed by William J. Toman, February 14, 2011

1. James and Bridget Casserly House Marker

Inscription. The Casserly house is a classic example of a Queen Anne style house built for a middle-class family. James Casserly was a foreman and later superintendent of the Madison Democrat, one of Madison's two major newspapers at the turn-of-the-century. The Casserlys were one of many families of Irish descent who lived in this neighborhood. In the 1960's, the house became a rooming house and its condition deteriorated. In 1980, it was carefully restored as offices and an apartment.

Erected 1983 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 74.)

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 1980.

Location. 43° 4.271′ N, 89° 23.335′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is at the intersection of East Washington Avenue and South Broom Street, on the right when traveling east on East Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 403 East Washington Avenue, 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: Derrick C. Bush House (within shouting distance of this marker); Way of the Cross at Cathedral Place (approx.

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0.2 miles away); Doty School (approx. ¼ mile away); Dowling Apartments (approx. ¼ mile away); Hotel Loraine (approx. ¼ mile away); La Follette House (approx. ¼ mile away); Mohr / Christoffer Block (approx. ¼ mile away); Kessenich's Building (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Additional keywords. Architecture; Queen Anne style

James and Bridget Casserly House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William J. Toman, February 14, 2011

2. James and Bridget Casserly House

The marker is to the right of the front door.

Photographed by William J. Toman, February 14, 2011

3. James and Bridget Casserly House Marker

This is the South Broom Street side of the house, with the back of the house on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,081 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 14, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.