Dinesen-Motzfeldt-Hettinger Log House
National Register of Historic Places

Dinesen-Motzfeldt-Hettinger Log House

Crandon, Forest County, Wisconsin
Listed
January 12, 2005
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
04001486

About this property

The Dinesen-Motzfeldt-Hettninger Log House is located in the community of Mole Lake, Wisconsin in the city of Crandon, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The house was first occupied by William Johnson. It was later occupied by Danish immigrant Wilhelm Dinesen, the father of Karen Blixen. During the time Dinesen lived in the house, he called it "Frydenlund", translating to 'grove of joy.' Later, the house became the home of Ludwig Motzfeldt, who also ran a post office of the building and served as Treasurer of Forest County, Wisconsin. In 1905, Joseph and Hattie Hettinger purchased the house.

Location

3125 WI 55
Crandon, Forest County, Wisconsin
45.48736, -88.96909

Categories

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Sources

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When was Dinesen-Motzfeldt-Hettinger Log House listed on the National Register?

Dinesen-Motzfeldt-Hettinger Log House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 12, 2005.

What type of historic resource is Dinesen-Motzfeldt-Hettinger Log House?

Dinesen-Motzfeldt-Hettinger Log House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Dinesen-Motzfeldt-Hettinger Log House?

The period of significance for Dinesen-Motzfeldt-Hettinger Log House is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1870.

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