National Register of Historic Places

Denniston House

Cassville, Grant County, Wisconsin
Listed
February 20, 1975
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75000213

About this property

The Denniston House was a historic building located at 117 East Front Street in Cassville, Wisconsin. The house was built by a firm from New York City when Wisconsin was still the Wisconsin Territory. At the time, Cassville was considered likely to be selected as the capital of the future state and the house was thought to figure prominently in the future of the potential capital. However, the city of Madison was instead chosen. The house was later owned by Nelson Dewey, the first Governor of Wisconsin after it had become a state. Dewey opened the building as a hotel in 1854. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 20, 1975. The building was torn down in 2024 after having been condemned for decades.

Location

117 E. Front St
Cassville, Grant County, Wisconsin
42.71248, -90.99041

Categories

COMMERCEPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Denniston House listed on the National Register?

Denniston House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 20, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Denniston House?

Denniston House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Denniston House?

The period of significance for Denniston House is recorded as the industrial era.

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