Benjamin Church House- Open to the Public - Milwaukee County Historical Society
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Benjamin Church House, also known as the Kilbourntown House, was built in 1844 by Benjamin Church, a carpenter from New York.
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The house was originally located in the section of Milwaukee known as Kilbourntown on 4th and Galena. An excellent example of Greek Revival architecture, the house was saved from destruction in 1938 when it was moved to Estabrook Park and restored as a WPA project.
The home contains an outstanding collection of mid-nineteenth century furniture and decorative arts. A kitchen herb garden neighbors the home. The house is maintained jointly by the Milwaukee County Historical Society, the Milwaukee County Parks, and the Colonial Dames.
It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more information you can call 414-273-8288 or www.milwaukeehistory.net
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Location:
Benjamin Church House / Kilbourntown HouseShorewood
Milwaukee, WI, 53211United States
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Phone:
414.273.8288Contact name:
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The event has already taken place on this date:
09/23/2018
Time:
12 pm - 4 pm
Price:
Free
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