University Heights Historic District (Madison, Wisconsin)

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University Heights Historic District
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LocationRoughly bounded by Regent, Allen, Lathrop Sts., and Kendall Ave. (both sides), Madison, Wisconsin
Coordinates 43°4′12″N89°25′8″W / 43.07000°N 89.41889°W / 43.07000; -89.41889 Coordinates: 43°4′12″N89°25′8″W / 43.07000°N 89.41889°W / 43.07000; -89.41889
Area101.4 acres (41.0 ha)
NRHP reference No. 82001844 [1]
Added to NRHPDecember 17, 1982

University Heights Historic District is located in Madison, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. [2]

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History

The land the district sits on was once owned by former Madison Mayor Breese J. Stevens. [3] In 1893, Stevens sold the land to the University Heights Company for $53,000. Buildings in the district began being constructed the following year. The Harold C. Bradley House and the Eugene A. Gilmore House are located inside the district.

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "University Heights Historic District". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
  3. "University Heights Historic District". Wisconsin Historical Society. January 2012. Retrieved 2014-06-22.