Linden was originally called “Peddler’s Creek” after Patrick O’Meara, an Irish peddler who made the first discovery of lead in the immediate area in 1827. The name was changed in 1855 when the federal government refused to accept the...
The sign hanging from the building says "Linden Hotel, Wm Pollard". William Pollard was a hotel keeper in the village of Linden in 1880, according to the federal census of that year, and is referred to as such in the History of Iowa County,...
Stone buildings; Business districts; Architectural elements; Architectural & site components;
The stone Samuel Coad block was constructed in 1864. This image was taken after 1898 and before 1906; Dr. Hubenthal had his dental office in the upper rooms and Hanscom's book store occupied Number 206, the second storefront from the corner.
Stone buildings; Architectural & site components; Physicians; Barbershops;
This stone building was constructed by Dr. John Vivian in 1877, adjacent to his pharmacy. At the time of this photograph, it housed the offices of Drs. Vivian & son in the east half and the G. D. Masten Barber Shop in the west half. Dr. Vivian...
Business districts; Architectural & site components; Stone buildings;
These buildings, on the south side of the first block of High Street, at the time of this photograph housed J. Dawe Groceries and Provisions, a barber shop, J. R. Osborne Horse Goods, Trunks & Valises, and a saloon in the Fiedler Building, on the...
According to the WI AHI, this home was built about 1890; names associated with the building are F. E. Hanscom, 1890 - 1910, and George Clauer, 1915. Frank Hanscom was the teller of the First National Bank in 1909 when Phl Allen Jr., Vice...
Cows graze in a small village, near a railroad track. Scan of a print made from a glass plate negative, from a collection found in Mineral Point and presumed to depict local scenes from 1880-1910.
The first Primitive Methodist church building was constructed in 1849 of locally quarried limestone. It was replaced in 1892 by this much larger, more ornate, structure. The congregation is now affiliated with the United Church of Christ.
Stone buildings; Grocers; Architectural elements; Stores & shops;
This building is related to the one adjacent, at 243 High Street. The structure replaced buildings that were demolished by a fire in 1860. 245 and 243 High Street housed the Kinne and Spratler Grocery store for many years.
The Vivian Pharmacy was the successor to the Theodore Rodolf Drug Store in 1853. It sold a variety of goods in addition to pharmaceuticals, including Kodak cameras and film. This building is included in the Wisconsin Architecture and History...
A 'birdseye" view of Mineral Point featuring the buildings along Doty and High Streets, as well as the UCC church on Chestnut and Maiden Streets. The photographer was most likely on the steeple or roof of St. Mary's church.
The photograph collection of the Mineral Point Historical Society contains many images of homes whose location is not known, including this four square house. The MPHS is working to identify the location of as many of these buildings as possible. ...
