James B. Bowen House, Historic house in Madison, Wisconsin, USA
The James B. Bowen House is a house in Madison, Wisconsin, built in 1855 in the Italianate style. Constructed from carefully cut sandstone blocks, the building has a low-pitched roof with decorative brackets beneath the eaves and a small cupola at its center; its windows follow a simple design with Greek influences.
The house was built in 1855 by Seth Van Bergen, a pioneer and landowner, on his farm at the city's edge. After Van Bergen's time, doctor James Bowen purchased the house and later served as mayor of Madison, living here until his death in 1881.
The house is named after a doctor and mayor who lived here in the 1800s and shaped the local community. The carefully cut sandstone facade shows the craftsmanship and building traditions of the pioneer era that remain visible to visitors today.
The house is located in Madison and visible from the street, making it easy to see the stonework and architectural details. Visitors can view the exterior at any time since it is a protected landmark in a residential neighborhood.
The house originally included a rear wing that held the kitchen and servant quarters, along with a separate carriage house on the property. These outbuildings are no longer there, but their former existence shows how the original household was organized.
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