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

Edward Diederichs House

"The Lion House"

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, April 19, 2012

1. Edward Diederichs House Marker

Inscription. Designed by the firm of Mygatt and Schmidtner in 1855 for Edward Diederichs, this ante-bellum residence was badly damaged by fire and rebuilt in 1859. In 1895, the structure was enlarged with the addition of a second floor designed by architect Howland Russel. The two craved lions for which the building is named were original features of the house that were replicated in 1985.

Designated 3-19-87
National Register of Historic Places

Erected 1987.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 43° 2.792′ N, 87° 53.826′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Yankee Hill. It is at the intersection of North Franklin Place (State Highway 32) and North Prospect Avenue (State Highway 32), on the right when traveling south on North Franklin Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1241 N Franklin Pl, Milwaukee WI 53202, 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: The Prospect Avenue “Spite” House (within shouting distance of this marker); Replica of Solomon Juneau's Log Cabin (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Unitarian Church of Milwaukee (approx. 0.2

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miles away); Immanuel Presbyterian Church (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. ¼ mile away); George Washington (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Jason Downer House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Edward Diederichs House. The Lion House is the home of the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, June 27, 2011

2. Edward Diederichs House Marker

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, June 30, 2011

3. Edward Diederichs House Marker

The Lions.

Edward Diederichs House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, April 18, 2012

4. Edward Diederichs House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 885 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 20, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.