Hawks Inn
About Hawks Inn
Hawks Inn, at 428 Wells St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 23, 1972: the first place in Delafield to be listed. Only 33 of Wisconsin’s 2,434 listings are older. The Register lists it for its transportation, architecture and social history, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 167 other Wisconsin listings.
What it isHistoric site and local history museum in Delafield, Wisconsin, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 23 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 10 minutes
428 Wells St., Delafield · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Hawks Inn
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Hawks Inn
Is Hawks Inn on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 23, 1972 (Register number 72000068).
Is Hawks Inn a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Wisconsin has 43 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Ten Chimneys, 6.7 miles away.
Can you visit Hawks Inn?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Hawks Inn?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 23 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 106782849 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.