William H. Yawkey Boathouse

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William H. Yawkey
Location 7090 Woodson St.
Hazelhurst, Wisconsin
Built 1917
NRHP reference # 09001198
Added to NRHP December 30, 2009

The William H. Yawkey Boathouse is located in Hazelhurst, Wisconsin, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. [1]

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History

The boathouse was owned by William H. Yawkey. [2] Yawkey was the uncle of Cyrus C. Yawkey, a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

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References

  1. "Weekly List of Actions Taken On Properties". National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-03-16.
  2. "William H. Yawkey Boathouse". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-03-16.