Yankee Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Jason Downer House

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, June 27, 2011

1. Jason Downer House Marker

Inscription. Designed by Edward Townsend Mix, erected in 1874 for Judge Jason Downer, and designated in 1974 as a Milwaukee landmark in recognition of its historical and architectural significance to the community.

Erected 1974 by Landmarks Commission of the City of Milwaukee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 43° 2.758′ N, 87° 53.849′ W. Marker was in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It was in Yankee Hill. It was at the intersection of North Prospect Avenue and East Juneau Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Prospect Avenue. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1201 N Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee WI 53202, 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 other markers are within walking distance of this location: The Prospect Avenue “Spite” House (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Diederichs House (within shouting distance of this marker); Replica of Solomon Juneau's Log Cabin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Immanuel Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away); The First Unitarian Church of Milwaukee

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Paul's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); All Saints Episcopal Cathedral Complex (approx. 0.2 miles away); College Women's Club (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.

Regarding Jason Downer House. The house is home to Symmetry Corporation

Also see . . . Jason Downer House. (Submitted on June 29, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin.)

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, June 27, 2011

2. Jason Downer House Marker

The marker is to the left of the stairway leading to the door.

Jason Downer House Marker Missing image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jim Schaettle, July 3, 2023

3. Jason Downer House Marker Missing

The marker has been replaced with a sign for the Milwaukee Art Museum Research Center.

Jason Downer House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, June 27, 2011

4. Jason Downer House

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 801 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on July 3, 2023, by Jim Schaettle of Madison, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on June 27, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.