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

Dowling Apartments

Philip Dean, Architect

— 1922 —

Dowling Apartments Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman, February 26, 2012

1. Dowling Apartments Marker

Inscription. William and Margaret Dowling built this impeccably maintained Craftsman style apartment building. It included luxury amenities such as chandeliers and built-in breakfronts in the dining rooms, laundry service and a dumb waiter system. Margaret Dowling, who lived here until her death in 1962, was a tireless advocate for the well being of institutionalized, elderly, immigrant and poor people, through her service on local, state and national Catholic and social welfare organizations.

Designated October 15, 2002

Erected 2012 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 158.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin, Madison Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 15, 1980.

Location. 43° 4.09′ N, 89° 23.243′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is at the intersection of West Wilson Street and South Bassett Street, on the right when traveling east on West Wilson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 445 West Wilson 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. La Follette House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Doty School

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(about 600 feet away); John Nolen Causeway (about 700 feet away); Derrick C. Bush House (approx. 0.2 miles away); James Doris Farmhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Joseph Stoner House (approx. 0.2 miles away); James and Bridget Casserly House (approx. ¼ mile away); Nathan Dane (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Additional keywords. Architecture

Photographed By William J. Toman, February 26, 2012

2. Dowling Apartments Marker

The Madison Landmarks Commission marker is to the right of the front entrance, and the National Register of Historic Places marker is to the left.

Dowling Apartment Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman, February 14, 2011

3. Dowling Apartment Building Marker

This is a view of the front entrance before placement of the Madison Landmarks Commission marker, with only the National Register of Historic Places marker to the left.

Dowling Apartment Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman, February 25, 2011

4. Dowling Apartment Building

Photographed By William J. Toman, February 14, 2011

5. Dowling Apartment Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,063 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on February 14, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on February 26, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 5. submitted on February 14, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.