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

Larson House

1911

Photographed by Gordon Govier, June 6, 2012

1. Larson House 1911 Marker

Inscription. The Larson House, attributed to the architectural firm of Claude and Starck, is significant as an exceptional local example of the Prairie Style. The Prairie Style is one of the few indigenous American styles, identifiable by its horizontal emphasis and use of stucco, brick and stone. Contributing to the horizontal effect are wide overhanging eaves and ribbons of windows with intricate leaded glass in the upper sash. The treatment of window pairs meeting at 45 degrees provides a variation to the bay window. This was the home of prominent Madison businessman, August Larson and his wife Della.

Erected 2012 by Madison Landmarks Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 43° 3.827′ N, 89° 24.886′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is in Vilas. It is at the intersection of Grant Street and Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on Grant Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madison WI 53711, 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: Bear (approx. 0.2 miles away); Edgewood (approx. 0.3 miles away); Vilas (approx. 0.3 miles away); University of Wisconsin Field House

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Pat Richter (approx. 0.4 miles away); Barry Alvarez (approx. 0.4 miles away); Panther Mound (approx. 0.4 miles away); Indian Mounds (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

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Photographed by Gordon Govier, June 6, 2012

2. Larson House

Photographed by Gordon Govier, June 6, 2012

3. Larson House

Photographed by Gordon Govier, June 6, 2012

4. Larson House

Photographed by Gordon Govier, June 6, 2012

5. Larson House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2012, by Gordon Govier of Fitchburg, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 911 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 8, 2012, by Gordon Govier of Fitchburg, Wisconsin. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 9, 2012, by Gordon Govier of Fitchburg, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.