Sylvanus Wade House
Listed as “Wade, Sylvanus, House” · Also known as Old Wade House
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The same place, years apart
An old view from Greenbush’s archive beside today’s photo. Drag across to compare. The two aren’t taken from exactly the same spot.
ThenTodayWade House · Library of Congress. Matched to this listing by the words in its caption.
About Sylvanus Wade House
Sylvanus Wade House, at At jct. of WI 23 and Kettle Maraine Dr. in Old Wade House State Park, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 26, 1971: the first place in Greenbush to be listed. Only 26 of Wisconsin’s 2,434 listings are older. The Register lists it for its transportation and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 167 other Wisconsin listings. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric house in Wisconsin, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 19 MB · National Archives↗1850 to today
- 1850Built
- 1971Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 55 years
An old view of Sylvanus Wade House
Postcards and photographs from Greenbush’s archive whose captions name it. Tap one to see it full screen.
Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes
At jct. of WI 23 and Kettle Maraine Dr. in Old Wade House State Park, Greenbush · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Sylvanus Wade HouseStart here
- 2
Charles Robinson HouseGreek Revival · Built 1855 · next door - 3
Robinson-Herrling SawmillSite · 0.2 mi on
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Sylvanus Wade House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Sylvanus Wade House
Is Sylvanus Wade House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 26, 1971 (Register number 71000041).
Is Sylvanus Wade House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Wisconsin has 43 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Sylvanus Wade House?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Sylvanus Wade House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 19 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 106782584 · Wikidata · old views from Greenbush’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.