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Sereno W. Graves House
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Sereno W. Graves House
Location 4006 Old Stage Rd., Rutland, Wisconsin
Area less than one acre
Built 1845
Architect Sereno W. Graves
Architectural style Greek Revival
MPS Graves Stone Buildings TR
NRHP reference No. 82000651
Added to NRHP September 29, 1982

The Sereno W. Graves House is a special old building located in Rutland, Wisconsin. It was built a long time ago by a man named Sereno W. Graves. This house is known for its unique look and interesting history.

Discovering the Graves House

The Sereno W. Graves House was built in 1845. It shows off a style called Greek Revival. This style was popular in the United States during the 1800s. It often features tall columns and grand entrances, like ancient Greek temples.

Who Was Sereno W. Graves?

The house is named after Sereno W. Graves, the person who built it. He was not just a builder; he also became an important person in government. Sereno W. Graves was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. This is a group of people who make laws for the state of Wisconsin.

A Place of History

The Sereno W. Graves House is considered very important historically. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This is a special list of buildings, sites, and objects across the country that are worth saving. These places tell us about America's past.

The house was also added to the State Register of Historic Places in Wisconsin in 1989. This means it's recognized as important to Wisconsin's own history.

Other Buildings by Graves

Sereno W. Graves was a talented designer. He also designed two other important buildings in Rutland. These are the Samuel Hunt House and the Lockwood Barn. Like his own house, these buildings are also listed on both the National and State Registers of Historic Places. This shows how skilled he was as a builder and architect in his time.

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