William Plankinton Mansion, 19th century stone mansion in Milwaukee, United States.
Description
The William Plankinton Mansion was a Victorian stone mansion distinguished by a marble facade and decorative lion head ornament. Its interior spaces featured intricate woodwork and crafted details throughout the rooms.
History
John Plankinton commissioned the mansion in 1876 as a wedding gift for his son William and Mary Ella Woods. The residence exemplified the grandeur of wealthy Milwaukee family homes built during that era.
Culture
The mansion stood among the grand homes that wealthy Milwaukee families built along Grand Avenue during the late 1800s. It represented the architectural taste and social standing of the city's wealthy class at that time.
Practical
The building was sold to Marquette University in 1918 and later served as a hospital annex for patient care. Visitors should know that the structure no longer stands and exists only through historical records and documentation.
Did you know?
Its demolition in 1969 prompted the creation of the Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission to protect important historic buildings. This event marked a turning point for how the city approached architectural preservation.
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