David M. and Lottie Fulmer House facts for kids
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David M. and Lottie Fulmer House
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David M. and Lottie Fulmer House
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| Location | 209 Central Ave. Florence, Wisconsin |
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| Built | 1899 |
| Architectural style | Prairie School |
| NRHP reference No. | 14000196 |
| Added to NRHP | May 5, 2014 |
The David M. and Lottie Fulmer House is a historic building located in Florence, Wisconsin. It was once the home of an important lumber businessman and later a pioneering woman judge. Today, it is a restaurant.
A Home with History
This house was built in 1899. Its first owners were David M. Fulmer and his wife, Lottie. David Fulmer was a very important person in the lumber business. He helped cut down trees and prepare wood for building.
New Owners and a Special Judge
The Fulmers lived in the house until 1903. Then, Max Sells bought it. Max Sells was a bank president, meaning he ran a bank. He was also the District Attorney for Florence County, Wisconsin. This meant he was the main lawyer for the government in that area.
After Max Sells passed away, his wife, Nellie, continued to live in the house. When Nellie died, the house went to their daughter, Verle E. Fulmer. Verle was a very special person. She became a circuit court judge. This means she was a judge who traveled to different courts in a specific area. She was also the first woman ever elected to be a judge in Wisconsin!
A Historic Landmark Today
Later, the house was turned into a restaurant called Maxsell's. Because of its interesting history and unique architecture, the house was added to the State Register of Historic Places in 2013. The next year, it was also added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is recognized as an important historic site for the whole country.
