George Griswold House

The George Griswold House is located in Columbus, Wisconsin, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.^[1] Additionally, it is listed on the Wisconsin State Register of Historic Places.^[2]

George Griswold House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	146 S. Dickson Blvd. Columbus, Wisconsin
Coordinates	43°20′19″N 89°1′0″W
Area	less than one acre
Built	1858
Architect	E. D. Baldwin
Architectural style	Italianate
NRHP reference No.	09000487
Added to NRHP	July 1, 2009

History

The house was constructed from 1857 to 1858.^[3] It was owned by George Griswold, a store owner suffering from deteriorating eyesight who moved to Columbus from New York City. The floor plan of the house was designed after the house he grew up in as a child, thought to be at least partially so he was already familiar with the layout after his sight would begin to deteriorate further. Currently, the building is used as a funeral home.^[4]

References

1. "Weekly List of Actions Taken On Properties". National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-02-01.
2. "State Register of Historic Places – New Listings". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-02-01.
3. "George Griswold House". Wisconsin Historical Society. Archived from the original on 2013-10-02. Retrieved 2012-02-01.
4. "Wisconsin – Columbia County". National Register of Historic Places.com. Retrieved 2012-02-01.