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Timothy C. and Katherine McCarthy House
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Timothy C. and Katherine McCarthy House, June 2014
Location 848 Jenifer Street
Madison, Wisconsin
United States
Area less than one acre
Built 1897 (1897)
Architect Lew Porter
Architectural style Queen Anne
NRHP reference No. 02000813
Added to NRHP July 17, 2002

The Timothy C. and Katherine McCarthy House is a historic residence located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Description

The house is located at 848 Jenifer Street and is within the Jenifer-Spaight Historic District. It is an example of Queen Anne style architecture.

Timothy C. and Katherine McCarthy House - plaque
Timothy C. and Katherine McCarthy House plaque, June 2014

History

Timothy C. McCarthy was a contractor who took part in the construction of the Wisconsin State Capitol and a number of buildings of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The house would serve both as his residence and his office. It was added to the state and the national registers of historic places in 2002. Additionally, it is located within the Jenifer-Spaight Historic District.

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