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

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Frank G. Brown House

1905

Brown House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William J. Toman, March 8, 2011

1. Brown House Marker

Inscription. This handsome house was built by Frank G. Brown (1852-1920), scion of a prominent real estate and banking family. Brown, who was first vice-president of the First National Bank, was a founder of the French Battery Company (now Rayovac). The Brown house, with its detailed cornice and fan light over the front door, is a fine example of Georgian Revival architecture. In 1927 this property was purchased from the family by the Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi Sorority.

Erected 1983 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 73.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin, Madison Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 43° 4.693′ N, 89° 23.445′ W. Marker was in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It was in State-Langdon. It was at the intersection of Langdon Street and North Carroll Street, on the left when traveling east on Langdon Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 28 Langdon Street, Madison WI 53703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Southeast Wisconsin. It was also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8

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other markers are within walking distance of this location: World-famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright called Madison his hometown (here, next to this marker); Phi Gamma Delta House (within shouting distance of this marker); Beecroft House (within shouting distance of this marker); Van Slyke House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Suhr House (about 300 feet away); James Mears House (about 400 feet away); Quisling Towers Apartments (about 600 feet away); Breese J. Stevens House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Additional commentary.
1. Marker removed/missing.
Reported missing by Jim Schaettle (see photo). The City Planning Division Landmark Commission reports that it appears that the plaque has been missing for some time. It was not removed by them.

— Submitted July 9, 2020.

Photographed by William J. Toman, March 8, 2011

2. Brown House Marker

The southeast side of the house, showing the detailed cornice molding along the roof line, with the marker on the fence to the right of the entrance. The "World-famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright called Madison his hometown" marker is on the left.

Frank G. Brown House Front Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William J. Toman, March 8, 2011

3. Frank G. Brown House Front Entrance

This is the "fan light over the front door" described in the marker.

Frank G. Brown House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William J. Toman, March 8, 2011

4. Frank G. Brown House

The southwest side of the house.

Photographed by William J. Toman, March 8, 2011

5. Frank G. Brown House

The northwest side of the house, which faces Lake Mendota.

Photographed by William J. Toman, March 8, 2011

6. Frank G. Brown House

Another view of the northwest side of the house.

Marker is missing from fence. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jim Schaettle, July 6, 2020

7. Marker is missing from fence.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,230 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 8, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 7. submitted on July 6, 2020, by Jim Schaettle of Madison, Wisconsin.