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This is a list of markers for Madison sandstone buildings.
 
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By William J. Toman, July 9, 2010
Grace Episcopal Church Marker
SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER
1 Wisconsin, Dane County, Madison — 45 — Grace Episcopal Church1855-58 — James Douglas —
Designed by Milwaukee architect James Douglas, and constructed of local sandstone, Grace Episcopal Church is a distinguished example of the Gothic Revival style. Inspired by early English models, the corner tower contains a full carillon of bells. . . . Map (db m33076) HM
2 Wisconsin, Dane County, Madison — 36 — American Exchange Bank1871 — Shipman —
This Italian Renaissance Revival style structure, a distinguished example of its type, was designed by Madison architect Stephen Vaughn Shipman. Built of Madison sandstone as the Park Savings Bank, the structure occupies the former site of the . . . Map (db m33644) HM
3 Wisconsin, Dane County, Madison — 66 — St. Bernard's Catholic Church1926 - 1927
Since it was founded in 1907, St. Bernard's Parish has been a religious and social focus of neighborhood life on the East side. This imposing church building was erected during a decade of heavy construction activity among Madison's religious . . . Map (db m40825) HM
4 Wisconsin, Dane County, Madison — 165 — Suhr Bank BuildingJohn Nader, Architect — 1887 —
The Suhr Bank Building is an elegant example of the Italianate style applied to a commercial building. Designed by influential Madison architect John Nader, the building is of regularly coarse sandstone with a projecting cornice featuring pairs of . . . Map (db m50132) HM
5 Wisconsin, Dane County, Madison — 155 — Draper Brothers Block1867
The Draper Brothers block is significant as one of the few remaining buildings of native sandstone from Madison's earliest era of commercial development and for being associated with Madison's commercial history, having housed a meat market on the . . . Map (db m52846) HM
6 Wisconsin, Dane County, Madison — 127 — Willett S. Main BuildingStephen V. Shipman, Architect — 1855 - 1856 —
Believed to be the oldest commercial building facing Capitol Square, this striking edifice is designed in the Italianate Style by Madison master architect Stephen Shipman. The building was constructed of large sandstone ashlar blocks, and features . . . Map (db m53011) HM
7 Wisconsin, Dane County, Madison, State-Langdon — 118 — Chi Phi FraternityLaw, Law and Potter, Architects — 1928 —
The Chi Phi fraternity house is an outstanding example of the Tudor Revival style and is constructed of Madison sandstone. The striking design featuring steeply pitched and parapeted gables is one of the most accomplished works of premier Madison . . . Map (db m78506) HM
 
 
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