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

Kneeland-Walker House

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, October 14, 2011

1. Kneeland-Walker House Marker

Inscription. The history of the Kneeland-Walker House and Carriage House on this beautifully landscaped 1.5 acre site is the story of two remarkable men. The house was built in 1889-90 by Norman L. Kneeland who was involved in early Wauwatosa government. In 1917 it was purchased be Emery L. Walker, an engineer and inventor, who was involved in paper container manufacturing. This residence is a fine example of Late Queen Anne Style blended with elements of Shingle Style Architecture.

Erected 1988 by Wauwatosa Landmark Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 43° 3.318′ N, 88° 0.294′ W. Marker is in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is at the intersection of Hillcrest Drive and North 74th Street, on the right when traveling west on Hillcrest Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7406 Hillcrest Drive, Center Point IA 52213, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin and in Greater Milwaukee.

It is also in the American Midwest,

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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: First Baptist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wauwatosa Avenue Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lowell Damon House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thomas Benjamin Hart House (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Congregational Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Church Street Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dittmar-Robertson Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); “Sunnyhill Home” (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wauwatosa.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, October 14, 2011

2. Kneeland-Walker House Marker

with National Register marker

Kneeland-Walker House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, October 14, 2011

3. Kneeland-Walker House

From corner of Hillcrest and 74th Street.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, August 15, 2011

4. Kneeland-Walker House

With Historical Society Sign

Kneeland-Walker House National Register Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, October 14, 2011

5. Kneeland-Walker House National Register Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 856 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 9, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.