West Bend in Washington County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Stephan F. Mayer Home
West Bend, Wisconsin
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, November 3, 2013
1. Stephan F. Mayer Home Marker
Stephen F. Mayer (1854-1935) was a prominent resident of West Bend, held numerous elected offices and leadership positions at various levels of government and local businesses, and established several businesses and organizations that still exist today. He married Isadora Pick on May 23, 1877. In 1893, they built this 3,754 sq. ft. Victorian home, heated by steam piped from the West Bend Brewing Company on Main Street.This unique home has random porches, a round turret, fancy woodwork, and moldings of oak and hemlock. Three flights of the grand staircase were removed during numerous remodeling jobs after Stephen’s death, but have since been replaced. He lived in the residence until his death in 1935.
Landmarks Commission
Washington County, Wisconsin
Erected 2003 by Washington County Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 03-002.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1858.
Location. 43° 25.649′ N, 88° 11.159′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Washington House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Settlers Triangle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bernhard "Ben" C. Ziegler (approx. ¼ mile away); The West Bend Aluminum Company (approx. 0.3 miles away); Eisenbahn Trail History (approx. 0.4 miles away); James Kneeland House (approx. half a mile away); Court House Square (approx. half a mile away); Washington County Courthouse Square (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Bend.
More about this marker. The home is now Isadora's Inn Bed and Breakfast.
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, November 3, 2013
2. Stephan F. Mayer Home Marker
The marker is on the post at the bottom of the steps.
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, November 3, 2013
3. Stephan F. Mayer Home
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2013, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 663 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 6, 2013, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • William J. Toman was the editor who published this page.
