Edward Dodge House

Cobblestone constructon home, repurposed to be the local visitor's center.

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Overview

The house now serves as the Visitor's Bureau for the city of Port Washington.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning

Map 

Relocated...and relocated again 

The house appears to have been built by craftsmen from the Monroe County, New York are where the majority of cobblestone structures are extant. This house was built using the same methods of construction, including rubblestone inner walls that are clad with cobblestones. This structure is unique for its use of stones washed smooth by Lake Michigan.

The house was moved a few feet from its original location to be used as the gatehouse for the Wisconsin Electric (now We Energies) power plant just south of downtown Port Washington. The electric company donated the building to the City of Port Washington and it was moved to its current location in 1985.

It is in remarkable condition and is one of the finest examples of cobblestone construction in Wisconsin.

National Register information 

Status

Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on July 24, 1975

Reference number

75000074

NR name

Dodge, Edward, House

Architectural style

Mid 19th Century Revival: Exotic Revival

Area of significance

Architecture

Level of significance

State

Evaluation criteria

C - Design/Construction

Property type

Building

Historic function

Single dwelling

Current function

Business

Period of significance

1825-1849

Significant year

1848

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Update Log 

• January 26, 2021: Essay added by J.R. Manning
• July 9, 2011: Updated by J.R. Manning: Added to Category: Cobblestone Architecture
• July 3, 2011: Updated by J.R. Manning: Updated Status
• August 27, 2010: New photos from J.R. Manning

Sources 

• J.R. Manning - Lugnuts969 [at] gmail [dot] com
• National Register database - Reference number 75000074 (Search for documents)

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