Edward Elderkin House

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Edward Elderkin House
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Location127 S. Lincoln St., Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Coordinates 42°40′5″N88°33′9″W / 42.66806°N 88.55250°W / 42.66806; -88.55250 Coordinates: 42°40′5″N88°33′9″W / 42.66806°N 88.55250°W / 42.66806; -88.55250
Built1856
ArchitectElderkin, Edward
Architectural styleOctagon Mode
NRHP reference No. 74000132 [1]
Added to NRHPMay 03, 1974

The Edward Elderkin House, also known as the Round House, is a historic octagon house built in 1856 by Edward Elderkin. It is located at 127 South Lincoln Street in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, United States. On May 3, 1974, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. [1] The two-story home was constructed of buff brick and features a wrap-around porch, a tall, windowed cupola and a central chimney. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. Travis, Dale (March 10, 2008). "Wisconsin Round Barns List" . Retrieved 2008-06-20.