National Register of Historic Places

Gale, Zona, House

Portage, Columbia County, Wisconsin
Listed
October 23, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80000113

About this property

The Zona Gale House is a historic house located at 506 West Edgewater Street in Portage, Wisconsin. It is locally and generally significant for its association with literature and unique architecture. The 2+1⁄2-story house was built by Zona Gale in 1906 as a gift to her parents; Gale was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It is located in Portage, Wisconsin. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 for its significance in literature and architecture.

Location

506 W. Edgewater St.
Portage, Columbia County, Wisconsin
43.53817, -89.46772

Categories

LITERATUREARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Gale, Zona, House listed on the National Register?

Gale, Zona, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 23, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Gale, Zona, House?

Gale, Zona, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Gale, Zona, House?

The period of significance for Gale, Zona, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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