Melvin W. and Mary Perry House

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Melvin W. and Mary Perry House
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Location519 3rd St.
Algoma, Wisconsin
Coordinates 44°36′29″N87°26′15″W / 44.60806°N 87.43750°W / 44.60806; -87.43750
Arealess than one acre
Built1909;115 years ago (1909)
ArchitectWallace W. De Long [1] [2]
Architectural style Colonial Revival/Shingle Style
NRHP reference No. 07001461
Added to NRHPJanuary 23, 2008;16 years ago (2008-01-23)

The Melvin W. and Mary Perry House is a historic house located at 519 Third Street in Algoma, Wisconsin. It is historically significant for its association with the life of Melvin W. Perry.

Description and history

The Shingle Style house was built for M. W. Perry, who was Mayor of Algoma and a member of the Wisconsin State Senate. [3] He lived in it from the time of its completion until his death in 1951. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 23, 2008. [4]

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References

  1. Wisconsin Historical Society. National or State Register of Historic Places: 519 Third Street.
  2. United States Patent Office. Wallace W. De Long, of Appleton, Wisconsin. "Garage Door Opening Means". "In testimony whereof I affix my signature. Wallace W. De Long."
  3. "Melvin W. and Mary Perry House". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-02-26.
  4. "Melvin W. and Mary Perry House". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved 2012-02-26.