William T. Leitch House

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William T. Leitch House
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Location 752 E. Gorham St.
Madison, Wisconsin
Coordinates 43°5′2″N89°22′45″W / 43.08389°N 89.37917°W / 43.08389; -89.37917 Coordinates: 43°5′2″N89°22′45″W / 43.08389°N 89.37917°W / 43.08389; -89.37917
Architectural style Gothic Revival
NRHP reference # 75000061
Added to NRHP July 18, 1975

The William T. Leitch House is a historic house located at 752 East Gorham Street in Madison, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 1975. [1]

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History

The house was built by English immigrant William T. Leitch, who later served as Mayor of Madison. It was later bought by Carolyn and Moses Ransom Doyon, the latter of whom also served as Mayor of Madison. Later, the house was purchased by Nils P. Haugen, a member of the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 4th congressional district, and his wife, Bella. In 1972, it was designated a landmark by the Madison Landmarks Commission. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "William T. Leitch House". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved 2012-02-05.
  2. ↑ "Leitch House". Historical Landmark Database.org. Retrieved 2012-02-05.
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