Benjamin Boorman House Explained

The Benjamin Boorman House is a historic 19th century residence located at 211 North Union Street in Mauston, Wisconsin.^[1] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 4, 1976.^[2]

History

The house was built by English immigrant Benjamin Boorman for himself and his first wife Elizabeth Boorman.^[3] After Benjamin Boorman's death, the house was owned by Jeff T. Heath, Tom Powers, John Tremain, and Francis Gardner.^[4]

Museum

The Juneau County Historical Society was formed at the house in 1963.^[5] In 1987, the society purchased the house from Edward W. Pierce and transformed it into a historic house museum.^[6]

External links

• Juneau County Historical Society
• Juneau County Historical Society Museum-Boorman House - Wisconsin Historical Society
• wcwcw.com: The Benjamin Boorman House Museum — article + visiting information.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mauston Wisconsin's Historic Boorman House.
2. Web site: Benjamin Boorman House. Landmark Hunter.com. 2012-02-24.
3. Web site: Mauston Wisconsin's Historic Boorman House. West Central Wisconsin Community Webring. 2012-02-24.
4. Web site: Mauston Wisconsin's Historic Boorman House page 3. West Central Wisconsin Community Webring. 2012-02-24.
5. Web site: Mauston Wisconsin's Historic Boorman House page 4. West Central Wisconsin Community Webring. 2012-02-24.
6. Web site: Mauston Wisconsin's Historic Boorman House page 5. West Central Wisconsin Community Webring. 2012-02-24.