National Register of Historic Places

Palmer Brother's Octagons

West Salem and Vicinity, La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Listed
August 6, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79000092

About this property

The Palmer Brother's Octagons are two historic octagonal houses built by brothers, Dr. Horace Palmer and Monroe Palmer in or near West Salem, Wisconsin. The Palmer-Gullickson Octagon House, the larger of the two, was built in 1856. With the help of Rachel Gullickson the West Salem Historical society was able to buy this house for preservation and use as a museum. It is located at 358 Leonard St. in West Salem. The Palmer-Lewis Octagon House was built in 1857. It has been moved to another location on Leonard Street, and attached to a smaller structure. On August 7, 1979, they were added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Location

358 N. Leonard St. and WI 16
West Salem and Vicinity, La Crosse County, Wisconsin
43.90142, -91.08193

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Palmer Brother's Octagons listed on the National Register?

Palmer Brother's Octagons was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 6, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Palmer Brother's Octagons?

Palmer Brother's Octagons is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Palmer Brother's Octagons?

The period of significance for Palmer Brother's Octagons is recorded as the industrial era.

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