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501 South
Washington Street
Jesse Stone Home
300 South Washington Street
The
home of Amy Durand and Barb Pinkerton is eclectically decorated and has
something of interest for everyone.
The
Victorian Queen Anne Style home was built in 1891 by William C. Stone. His father, Jesse
Stone, was the first lieutenant governor of Wisconsin
The
home has natural woodwork, original fireplaces, built-in window seats, crystal
chandeliers, original light fixtures and tin ceilings. There are various decorating themes
throughout, from the Victorian living and dining rooms, cozy library,
lighthouse room, sports bar, sum porch, 1950s diner-style kitchen and movie
theater bathroom.
The warmth of this home is
especially evident during the holidays with the many Christmas trees and
festive decorations.
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1901
05 10 LANDSCAPING
AT WILLIAM
STONE RESIDENCE
Landscape Gardener Frobing, of Oconomowoc, has
been beautifying the lawn William C. Stone’s residence on Washington
Street. Mr. Frobing
several years ago was chief landscape gardener at Lincoln Park, Chicago, and is
considered first-class in his line. It
would not be a bad idea for our city authorities to have him beautify our city park.
WG
1909
06 18 STONE GOLD MEDAL FOR GENERAL HISTORY, donated by William C.
Stone
Corby Hall at Sacred Heart College was crowded with people last
Thursday morning to witness the 37th annual commencement of that famous
educational institution. The program was
a very interesting one, each young gentleman participating doing credit to
himself as well as to Sacred Heart College and its efficient faculty. [Among the graduates were the following
Watertown residents:] Peter Brooks,
Henry Brusenbach and Thomas O’Connell . . . The Stone Gold Medal for General History,
donated by William C. Stone, Watertown, was awarded to Herbert Weidner of
Chicago . . . WG
1932
07 20 CONVERTING STONE RESIDENCE INTO FUNERAL HOME
The city plan commission has
delayed its decision on the application filed by James W. Boyle for permission
to convert the William C. Stone residence on [501] Washington Street
into a funeral home. An agreement has
been reached whereby the decision will be delayed until a later date. The decision was expected to be given out
this week. The hearing on the
application was held at the city hall two weeks ago during which testimony was
taken and at which a petition signed by four persons protesting the plan was
filed.
1948
11 15 JESSE STONE HOME HERE IS SOLD
300 S. Washington
Street
Acquired by Mr. & Mrs. Walter
M. Hertel of Route 7. Interior will be
repainted and redecorated and other repairs will be made and they plan to have
it ready for occupancy in the spring.
2007
04 19 JESSE STONE HOME / PROPOSED BED
AND BREAKFAST
A conditional use permit to allow
a proposed bed and breakfast
on South Washington Street was approved Monday by the Watertown Plan
Commission. According to Charles Damaske, owner of 300 S. Washington St., the home will have
up to three bedrooms for guests. As a condition of the approval, Damaske cannot have more than a total of eight guests
staying in the rooms at one time. Some property owners near the proposed bed
and breakfast said they approved of the idea, but brought up concerns dealing
with on-street parking and an increase of traffic in the area. Damaske said his bed and breakfast will have up to three
parking stalls on the site and will not need on-street parking.
2012
JESSE STONE HOME
PART OF 19th
ANNUAL WATERTOWN HOLIDAY PARADE OF HOMES
The historic home and impressive
Queen Anne-style residence of Lee and Cheryl Stoehr,
located at 501 S. Washington St., was
built in 1892 by Wisconsin's first Lt. Gov. Jesse Stone, for his son, William
C. Stone.
Two original fireplaces,
extensive woodwork, hardwood floors and tin ceilings are found throughout this
3,200 square-foot home. The Stoehr's purchased their home in 2007 and their most
significant project has been the conversion of an unused second story kitchen
into a bar/family gathering area.
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Mrs. W. C. Stone nee Skinner
[Mary Idaline Skinner] b. 1858, d. 1948, Sec 25 of Oak Hill Cemetery
Sister of Charles A. Skinner, 1865-1934, daughter-in-law
of Jesse Stone
Click on image to enlarge
1881
Image WHS_005_948
On rear of picture is written
Mrs. W. C. Stone
(__Skinner)
This dress is in the O.H. (Octagon House) collection
Jan 27, 1881
History of Watertown,
Wisconsin