About this property
Redwood Cottage is a Queen Anne-styled mansion built in 1885 as a summer cottage in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Later it served as a sanitarium and later as a hotel. In 1984 the house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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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 84003796. It was listed on September 6, 1984.
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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 Redwood Cottage listed on the National Register?
Redwood Cottage was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 6, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Redwood Cottage?
Redwood Cottage is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Redwood Cottage?
The period of significance for Redwood Cottage is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1885.
Can I research the history near Redwood Cottage?
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