Halle Steensland House facts for kids
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Halle Steensland House
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Halle Steensland, July 2009
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 Location in Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Location | 315 North Carroll Street Madison, Wisconsin United States |
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| Area | .123 acres (0.050 ha) |
| Built | 1896 |
| Architect | Gordon & Paunack |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 82001843 |
| Added to NRHP | November 30, 1982 |
The Halle Steensland House is a special old building in Madison, Wisconsin. It's also known as the Bethel Parish Shoppe. This house is famous for being one of the best examples of a brick Queen Anne style home in Madison. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 30, 1982, which means it's an important historical site in the United States.
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Exploring the Steensland House
The Halle Steensland House is a large, three-story building. It was built using a wooden frame covered with red bricks. You can also see stone decorations on the outside. This house shows off a unique and interesting version of the Queen Anne style.
Who Built This Historic Home?
The house was designed by a local architecture company called Gordon and Paunack. It was finished in 1896 for a man named Halle Steensland. He was an immigrant from Norway who came to Madison in 1855. Later, he even worked for the U.S. government as a Vice Consul in Sweden and Norway. This job meant he helped American citizens and businesses in those countries.
A Landmark in Madison
Because of its unique style and history, the Halle Steensland House was named a landmark. The Madison Landmarks Commission gave it this special title on May 20, 1974. Being a landmark means it's an important building that should be protected.
The House's Journey and Future
Since 1958, the Bethel Lutheran Church has owned the Halle Steensland House. They started using it as the Bethel Parish Shoppe.
Moving the House
In 2015, something amazing happened: the church moved the entire house! It used to face North Carroll Street. They moved it about 200 feet (60 meters) to a new spot on the same block. Now, it faces West Gorham Street.
What's Next for the Steensland House?
The church has exciting plans for the house. They are going to fix it up and make it into housing for students. This means a historic building will continue to be used and loved for many years to come!
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Halle Steensland house after its big move in April 2015
