Upham Mansion, house in Marshfield, Wisconsin
Upham Mansion is a house built in 1880 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, constructed in the Italianate style of the mid-Victorian period. The building features broad eaves, tall windows, and decorative trim that reflect the architectural design of that era.
The Mansion was built in 1880 when Governor William H. Upham and his family moved to Marshfield and drove the development of the lumber and furniture industries. A major fire in 1887 destroyed the company's buildings, but they were rapidly rebuilt on a larger scale.
The Mansion was the home of Governor William H. Upham and reflects how a prominent family shaped the town's identity and growth. The rooms show how wealthy families of that era arranged their homes and the objects they valued.
The Mansion is typically open to visitors on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons and is maintained by the North Wood County Historical Society. The surrounding quiet neighborhood makes it easy to find parking nearby on West Third Street.
The Mansion holds an engraving of Abraham Lincoln that was given to Upham by Lincoln himself, along with a historic harp that was sent to Chicago for repair after the great fire there. These artifacts connect the house to important moments in American history.
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