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Location of Polk County in Wisconsin. This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Polk County, Wisconsin. It is intended to provide a comprehensive listing of entries in the National Register of Historic Places that are located in Polk County, Wisconsin. The locations of National Register properties for which the ...
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Lannon stone, a type of limestone or dolomite, is named for the town, as it was quarried here. John Halquist built one of the state's largest stone companies from Lannon stone first in Sussex, Wisconsin, and then in several locations. [8] Lannon stone was the major source of stone for many cities in Wisconsin and for Chicago.
Community members snap photos of the new Lake Ivanhoe historical marker on October 15, 2022, in Burlington. The marker commemorates what is considered to be Wisconsin’s first Black-owned resort ...
The Enterprise Roller Mill at N88 W16447 Main Street is a 3-story mill beside the Menomonee River, built in 1891. It has walls of limestone quarried from the Harmon Stone Quarries at Lannon. It was also called the Schlafer, Huebner and Shlafer Roller Mill. In 1955 it was converted to offices and non-milling industrial space. [6]
Library of Congress, Wisconsin: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide, Research Guides, Washington DC "Wisconsin Societies", familysearch.org, Utah: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Mostly related to genealogy but includes links to historical societies).
Built in 1921, this was the first armory built after Wisconsin passed its Armory Aid Act. Designed by Henry Hengels, its style is Spanish Mission, with stucco walls and red tile roof. It also served as a social center for athletic matches, dances, shows, etc. [194] [195] 98: National Hotel: National Hotel: October 28, 1983 : 235 W. Main Street
Lannon stone is a type of buff-colored, blocky, sedimentary Dolomite (rock), whose name is derived from Mr. William Lannon, one of the original settlers of the Village of Lannon, Wisconsin. Lannon stone can be found throughout the Niagara Escarpment, which runs underneath much of the Great Lakes. Lannon stone is known for its durability and is ...