Kneeland-Walker House - Wauwatosa, WI
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Peace B W/U
N 43° 03.329 W 088° 00.277
16T E 418188 N 4767465
Quick Description: In 1987, the Wauwatosa Historical Society purchased this stately Victorian house, a coach house, and 1.5 acres of gardens and grounds.
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 8/6/2007 6:51:26 PM
Waymark Code: WM1Z22
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 57

Long Description:
The Kneeland-Walker House and carriage house sit on a 1.5 acre site in Wauwatosa. Norman L. Kneeland was involved in early government and this was his "country home". In 1917 it was purchased by Emery L. Walker, an engineer and inventor who was involved in paper container manufacturing.

The Kneeland-Walker House is now being used for various educational programs, preservation work, archival storage, artifact displays, and community events. This treasure stands as one of Wauwatosa’s greatest community assets.

Tours by group of 10 or more. Also visit their website for more information on tours and events.

Street address:
7406 Hillcrest Dr.
Wauwatosa, WI USA
53213


County / Borough / Parish: Milwaukee

Year listed: 1989

Historic significance: Architecture-domestic residence of the Kneeland and Walker families

Period of significance: 1875-1899

Historic function: Single dwelling of the Kneeland and Walker families

Current function: Wauwatosa Historical Society

[U.S.] National Register of Historic Places URL: [Web Link]

Website (secondary): [Web Link]

Privately owned?: Not Listed

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

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