Yankee Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Edward Diederichs House
"The Lion House"
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. Marker 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.
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); The First Unitarian Church of Milwaukee (approx. 0.2 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); Solomon Juneau (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.
Regarding Edward Diederichs House. The Lion House is the home of the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 664 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 20, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.