Browne Law Office - Waupaca, WI - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

This building was constructed in 1854 in the Greek Revival style. It is recognized by the Wisconsin Bar Association as the oldest law building in the state of Wisconsin. A number of original desks, furniture and fixtures are still in use.

Edward L. Brown was elected as a representative to the state senate for two terms in the 1860's. He was described by the prosecution's remarks during the Mead trial in 1893 as the only man sober in Waupaca the night Banker Mead was Murdered. Story about the Mead Murders. (visit link)

At the present the law office is occupied by Mark W. Morrow, Attorney at Law.

Street address: 202 East Union Street Waupaca, WI USA 545981 County / Borough / Parish: Waupaca county Year listed: 1980 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person, Event Periods of significance: 1850-1874 Historic function: Commerce/Trade Current function: Commerce/Trade Privately owned?: yes Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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