Elizabeth Plankinton House, Historic stone residence in Milwaukee, United States.
The Elizabeth Plankinton House featured a three-story conical turret, stone porch, and detailed architectural elements crafted from Milwaukee materials.
John Plankinton, a successful meat packing industrialist, constructed this $100,000 mansion between 1886 and 1888 as a wedding gift for his daughter Elizabeth.
The Knights of Columbus operated their headquarters in this building from 1910 to 1978, adding an auditorium and gymnasium to the structure.
The property received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, documenting its importance in Milwaukee architectural heritage.
Elizabeth Plankinton never resided in the house after her fiancé abandoned her, leaving the property vacant for nearly ten years until Mrs. Margaret Johnston purchased it.
GPS coordinates: 42.98724,-88.23259
Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:05
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