Eau Claire in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Schlegelmilch McDaniel Historic Home
— City of Eau Claire Landmark Commission —
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, August 26, 2014
1. Schlegelmilch McDaniel Marker
The first brick house built in Eau Claire in 1871 by Herman Schlegelmilch. He was a gunsmith and had a shop on Barstow Street.
Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-One
Erected 1981 by the City of Eau Claire Landmark Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 44° 48.561′ N, 91° 29.765′ W. Marker is in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in Eau Claire County. Marker is on East Lake Street east of South Farwell Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 517 South Farwell Street, Eau Claire WI 54701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Christ Church Cathedral and Parish House (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple of Free Masonry (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Abe of Co. C (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eau Claire Public Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eau Claire County Courthouse Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); City Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Dean-Griffin House (approx. ¼ mile away); John S. Owen House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eau Claire.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Schlegelmilch House - Chippewa Valley Museum. Visit Eau Claire website entry:
In 1977, Agnes Barland McDaniel, A Schlegelmilch descendant, donated the house to the Chippewa Valley Museum to be maintained as an example of an early merchant’s home. (Submitted on September 5, 2014.)
2. Herman Schlegelmilch. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on September 5, 2014.)
3. Eau Claire Landmarks. City website entry (Submitted on March 20, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. Schlegelmilch-McDaniel House; Chippewa Valley Museum
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, August 26, 2014
2. Schlegelmilch McDaniel House and Marker
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, August 26, 2014
3. Schlegelmilch-McDaniel House
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 513 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
