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Dr. Charles and Judith Heidelberger House
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Dr. Charles and Judith Heidelberger House, October 2017
Location 118 Vaughn Court
Madison, Wisconsin
United States
Built 1951
Built by Lloyd Foust
Architect Herbert Fritz, Jr.
Architectural style Modern Movement
NRHP reference No. 100001255
Added to NRHP June 26, 2017

The Dr. Charles and Judith Heidelberger House is a special old home in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. It was built in 1951. This house is so important that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's a historic landmark! A second floor master bedroom was added in 1956. This addition was also designed by Herb Fritz, the original architect.

A Special Home: The Heidelberger House

This house is a great example of Modern Movement style. It was designed by an architect named Herbert Fritz, Jr.. The house was built for Dr. Charles Heidelberger and his wife, Judith.

Who Was Charles Heidelberger?

Charles Heidelberger was a very important scientist. He worked at what is now the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Dr. Heidelberger was famous for his medical research. He was a member of the National Academy of Sciences. He even helped create a medicine called Fluorouracil. This medicine is used to help people with certain diseases.

Why Is This House Historic?

The Dr. Charles and Judith Heidelberger House was added to the State and National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 2017. This listing means the house is recognized as important to history. It's a cool way to remember the people who lived there and the special design of the building.

Cool Features of the House

The Heidelberger House has some unique design elements. The architect, Herb Fritz, was very clever.

The Tree Notch Design

One interesting part of the house is a special "notch." This notch was built into the 1956 addition. It was designed to protect a large shagbark hickory tree that was already growing there. This shows how much the architect cared about nature. The tree grew right through the roof! Later, the tree had to be removed for safety.

Inside the Heidelberger House

The inside of the house also has special features. The ceilings are sloped and made of Philippine mahogany wood. This gives the rooms a warm and unique look. The house also has a cinderblock fireplace. People who have lived there say that watching a snowstorm from inside feels like being in a snow globe!

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