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

Stang-Wirth House

ca. 1867

Photographed by William J. Toman, April 2, 2011

1. Stang-Wirth House Marker

Inscription. This simple brick dwelling was built for Frederick Stang, a Bavarian immigrant and market gardener. His house is one of the last vestiges of these early-day fruit and vegetable farms on the fringes of the city. In 1883, a later owner, Jacob Wirth, also from Germany, enlarged the house substantially. The brick for the house is believed to have come from a brickyard that was located at the west corner of Milwaukee and North Streets and East Washington Avenue.

Erected 1983 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 70.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin, Madison Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location. 43° 5.985′ N, 89° 20.557′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It can be reached from the intersection of Milwaukee Street and Wirth Court, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2817 Milwaukee Street, Madison WI 53704, 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: Steinle Turret Machine Co. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Young Union Soldier of the American Civil War

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Bernard's Catholic Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); "Elmside" (approx. half a mile away); Garver Feed & Supply Company (approx. half a mile away); Herman J. Loftsgordon House (approx. half a mile away); East Side High School (approx. 0.6 miles away); John M. Olin (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Photographed by William J. Toman, April 2, 2011

2. Stang-Wirth House Marker

The marker is to the right of the front door.

Stang-Wirth House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William J. Toman, April 2, 2011

3. Stang-Wirth House

This is the view from the corner of Milwaukee Street and Wirth Court.

Photographed by William J. Toman, April 2, 2011

4. Stang-Wirth House

This is the Wirth Court side of the house. Three different brick areas are evident, showing the expansion mentioned in the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,006 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 2, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.