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

Corry Carriage House

1911

Photographed By William J. Toman, August 2, 2011

1. Corry Carriage House Marker

Inscription. This quaint stone carriage house was built for James and Minnie Corry. Corry, a well-known realtor, helped develop the Fair Oaks plat and was a promoter of the east side. The Corrys' plans to build a house in front of the carriage house were halted when Corry died unexpectedly at the age of 44. Used then as a garage and temporary residence, the building was remodeled as a permanent residence in 1946. As one of a handful of carriage houses left in the city, it is a rare reminder of the days of the horse and buggy.

Erected 1983 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 76.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Architecture • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin, Madison Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.

Location. 43° 5.403′ N, 89° 20.509′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is at the intersection of Lakeland Avenue and Elmside Boulevard, on the left when traveling east on Lakeland Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2906 Lakeland Avenue, Madison WI 53704, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Let The Great Spirits Soar" (about 400 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Bear and Lynx Effigy Mounds (about 400 feet away); Riley House (about 400 feet away); Lt. Gerald Stull USAF (about 500 feet away); Lizard Effigy Mound (approx. 0.2 miles away); Herman J. Loftsgordon House (approx. ¼ mile away); "Elmside" (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Bernard's Catholic Church (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Regarding Corry Carriage House. According to the landmark nomination form for the house, see link, the house "was built of Prairie du Chien stone from the third Capitol, which burned Feb. 27, 1904. The stones are reported to have been brought across the frozen lake in winter."

Photographed By William J. Toman, August 2, 2011

2. Corry Carriage House Marker

The marker is to the right of the front stairs to the house, near the sidewalk.

Photographed By William J. Toman, August 2, 2011

3. Corry Carriage House Marker

Photographed By William J. Toman, August 2, 2011

4. Corry Carriage House Marker

The side of the house viewed from Elmside Boulevard.

Photographed By William J. Toman, August 2, 2011

5. Corry Carriage House Marker

The back of the house.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 905 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 3, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.