Hartford in Washington County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Willard R. Amidon Home
Hartford, Wisconsin
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, August 18, 2013
1. Willard R. Amidon Home Marker
Inscription.
Willard R. Amidon Home. Hartford, Wisconsin. In 1883, Willard R. Amidon built this Queen Anne style home for his wife Laura. This home served as the family residence until Laura’s death in 1944. The house has the original fieldstone foundation and retains many original features. Many renovations were completed throughout the years, preserving the original fixtures and woodwork., Mr. Amidon was the first jeweler in the city. At the age of 19, he started his own business as a jeweler and also sold sewing machines, musical instruments, and silverware. He was a prominent civic leader and served many years on the city council, school board, and was a charter member of the Hartford Fire Department., Landmarks Commission , Washington County, Wisconsin
In 1883, Willard R. Amidon built this Queen Anne style home for his wife Laura. This home served as the family residence until Laura’s death in 1944. The house has the original fieldstone foundation and retains many original features. Many renovations were completed throughout the years, preserving the original fixtures and woodwork.
Mr. Amidon was the first jeweler in the city. At the age of 19, he started his own business as a jeweler and also sold sewing machines, musical instruments, and silverware. He was a prominent civic leader and served many years on the city council, school board, and was a charter member of the Hartford Fire Department.
Landmarks Commission
Washington County, Wisconsin
Erected 2004 by Landmarks Commission Washington County, Wisconsin. (Marker Number 03-005.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 43° 18.93′ N, 88° 22.628′ W. Marker is in Hartford, Wisconsin, in Washington County. Marker is on South Street north of Branch Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 134 South Street, Hartford WI 53027, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2013, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 546 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2013, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
