Wisconsin Historical Markers: Ely House 1896

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Erected 1974 by Madison Landmarks Commission

Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin
43° 4.313′ N, 89° 24.981′ W
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ELY HOUSE
1896
Cobb & Frost

Designed in the the Georgian Revival style by Chicago architect Charles Sumner Frost, who was a partner of Henry Ives Cobb, this house was commissioned by Richard T. Ely, nationally known economist and university professor. In the academic freedom case involving Ely's allegedly radical views, the Board of Regents vindicated him with the statement which encourages "that continual and fearless sifting and winnowing by which alone the truth can be found."

Designated January 7, 1974
Madison Landmarks Commission

The property is located on northbound North Prospect Avenue, north of its intersection with North Spooner Street, at 205 North Prospect Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53726.

The marker is No. 20 in a series of markers erected by the Madison Landmarks Commission.

Comments from Visitors

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Jim Schuh
Chippewa County Historical Society

I just discovered your site and have been using it in my fourth grade summer school class in Viroqua, WI. We learned about Wisconsin throughout the year and are spending some time during summer school reading and talking about the history of Viroqua. We plan to take a walking trip to the Pioneer Cemetery and Lucy Stone marker. Thank you for all of your information!
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Ely House 1896

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