Eau Claire in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

John S. Owen House

— City of Eau Claire Landmark Commission —

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, August 26, 2014

1. John S. Owen House Marker

Inscription. Historic Building John S. Owen became one of Eau Claire's powerful lumber barons. The house is a Colonial Revival style built in 1923 as the Owen's second residence.

Designated March Nineteen
Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Six

Erected 1986 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 1923.

Location. 44° 48.33′ N, 91° 29.78′ W. Marker is in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in Eau Claire County. Marker is on Porter Avenue south of Earl Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 907 Porter Avenue, 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. Roy Wilcox House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eau Claire County Courthouse Square (about 500 feet away); The Cobblestone House (about 500 feet away); Petronilla and James T. Barber House (about 600 feet away); Orlando Brice House (about 600 feet away); Old Abe of Co. C (about 700 feet away); Dean-Griffin House (about 700 feet away); Temple of Free Masonry (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eau Claire.

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1. John S. Owen House. Wisconsin Historical Society website entry (Submitted on March 18, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. John S. Owen Obituary. Clark County History Buff website entry (Submitted on September 3, 2014.)

3. John Sabine Owen. Find A Grave website entry. (Submitted on September 3, 2014.)

4. Eau Claire Landmarks. City website entry (Submitted on March 18, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

John S. Owen House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, August 26, 2014

2. John S. Owen House and Marker

National Register of Historic Places #83003387
Listed January 28, 1983

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 613 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.