About this property
Black Point is an estate on the south shore of Geneva Lake in Linn, Wisconsin, United States, near the city of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin that was built in 1888 as a summer home by Conrad Seipp, a beer tycoon from Chicago. It has also been known as Conrad and Catherine Seipp Summer House and as Die Loreley. It is currently a museum.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 94001147. It was listed on September 14, 1994.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Black Point listed on the National Register?
Black Point was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 14, 1994.
What type of historic resource is Black Point?
Black Point is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Black Point?
The period of significance for Black Point is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1888.
Can I research the history near Black Point?
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