Simeon Mills Historic District

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Simeon Mills Historic District
A portion of the district.
Location102--118 King and 115--123 E. Main Sts., Madison, Wisconsin
Area0.6 acres (0.24 ha)
NRHP reference No.87001063[1]
Added to NRHPJune 25, 1987

The Simeon Mills Historic District is located in Madison, Wisconsin.

History[edit]

During the 19th century, the area that is now the district featured a number of businesses owned by Simeon Mills.[2] Mills was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate and was a key figure in establishing what would become the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 and on the State Register of Historic Places in 1989.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ Stuart D. Levitan (2006). Madison. Vol. 1. Madison, Wisconsin: The University of Wisconsin Press. p. 16. ISBN 9780299216740. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
  3. ^ "102--118 King and 115--123 E. Main Sts". Wisconsin Historical Society. January 2012. Retrieved May 26, 2018.