Marquette in Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Cutter House
1882
Erected 1976 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 48.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin, Madison Landmarks Commission series list.
Location. 43° 4.853′ N, 89° 21.981′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is in Marquette. Marker is on Jenifer Street, 0.1 miles east of South Brearly Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1030 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. Mills Brothers Commercial Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Curtis-Kittleson House (about 500 feet away); Orton Park (about 500 feet away); Harvey Hospital (about 600 feet away); Governor Leonard Farwell lived here, in his octagonal mansion (about 600 feet away); Shipley-Shuttleworth House (about 600 feet away); Lougee House (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Orton Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.
Regarding Cutter House. According to the Madison Landmarks Commission, "J. C. Cutter, identified in city directories as a 'capitalist,' apparently built this house as an investment property, because it was leased to various tenants until 1890. It retains much of its original surface trim, including panels of decorative siding in a variety of patterns. The steeply-pitched gables have elaborate braces and bargeboards, and some windows are capped with shed-type window hoods. The Cutter house is the best example of the rare Stick Style remaining in Madison and it is one of the most highly detailed nineteenth century buildings in the City. In our harsh climate many old buildings that have survived to the 21st century have had much of their original trim either removed or covered by siding, making the elaborate decoration on the Cutter all the more important to preserve."
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,176 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 19, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.