Kneeland-Walker House - Wauwatosa, WI
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N 43° 03.329 W 088° 00.277
16T E 418188 N 4767465
In 1987, the Wauwatosa Historical Society purchased this stately Victorian house, a coach house, and 1.5 acres of gardens and grounds.
Waymark Code: WM1Z22
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 08/06/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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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 (Areas of) Significance: Architecture-domestic residence of the Kneeland and Walker families

Periods of significance: 1875-1899

Historic function: Single dwelling of the Kneeland and Walker families

Current function: Wauwatosa Historical Society

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Privately owned?: Not Listed

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Please give the date and brief account of your visit. Include any additional observations or information that you may have, particularly about the current condition of the site. Additional photos are highly encouraged, but not mandatory.
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