About this property
Sunset Point is a historic vacation estate on Catfish Lake in Eagle River, Wisconsin. Chicago gambler Mont Tennes bought land for the estate in 1921, and after several years of planning architects Rudolph Nedved and Elizabeth Kimball designed it in 1927. The French Normandy Style estate was built in 1928; a fire burned its main house shortly before completion, causing Tennes to order it to be rebuilt within the summer using fireproof construction. The Tennes family owned Sunset Point until 1951, when they gave the property to the Sisters of Mercy. The Sisters operated a camp and retreat at the site before selling the property in 1974.
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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 93001169. It was listed on November 4, 1993.
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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 Sunset Point listed on the National Register?
Sunset Point was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Sunset Point?
Sunset Point is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Sunset Point?
The period of significance for Sunset Point is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1921.
Can I research the history near Sunset Point?
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