East Wilson Street Historic District, Madison

Name: East Wilson Street Historic District
Address: Madison, United States

#183 among attractions in Madison

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The East Wilson Street Historic District is located in Madison, Wisconsin. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986 and the State Register of Historic Places in 1989. The Cardinal Hotel and former Chicago and North Western Railway station are located within the district. ()

Coordinates: 43°4'36"N, 89°22'34"W

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Isthmus (Marquette)Madison United States

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East Wilson Street Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wisconsin State Capitol, Statue of Hans Christian Heg, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Monona Terrace.

0.4 miW
Palladian architecture, Museum, History museum
Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison
11 min walk • The Wisconsin State Capitol, a majestic building in Madison, Wisconsin, stands as a beacon of democracy and history. Erected on an isthmus between Lake Monona and Lake Mendota, this grand structure serves as both a working government facility and a cultural monument.
~1810 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Hans Christian Heg, Madison
9 min walk • Hans Christian Heg is a statue by Paul Fjelde that was cast in 1925 and installed at the Wisconsin State Capitol building in Madison, Wisconsin, United States in 1926. The bronze statue depicting the Union soldier and abolitionist Hans Christian Heg was torn down by rioters, decapitated and thrown into a lake in June 2020.
0.7 miW
Palladian architecture, Museum, Art gallery
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison
17 min walk • The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, formerly known as the Madison Art Center, is an independent, non-profit art museum located in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. MMoCA is dedicated to exhibiting, collecting, and preserving modern and contemporary art.
0.4 miSW
Palladian architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright, Convention center
Monona Terrace, Madison
11 min walk • Monona Terrace is a convention center on the shores of Lake Monona in Madison, Wisconsin.
0.4 miW
Museum, Children's museum
Madison Children's Museum, Madison
11 min walk • The Madison Children's Museum is a museum for children in Madison, Wisconsin, that contains exhibits on the arts, sciences, history, culture, health, and civic engagement.
0.5 miW
Shopping, Farmer's market, Flea market
Dane County Farmers' Market, Madison
14 min walk • The Dane County Farmers' Market is America's largest producers-only farmers' market. It is held from April to November on Saturday mornings on the Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin and on Wednesday mornings on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
0.5 miNW
Palladian architecture, Synagogue
Gates of Heaven Synagogue, Madison
13 min walk • Shaarei Shamayim has been the name of two Jewish congregations in Madison, Wisconsin. The first, dating to the 19th century but no longer in existence, built what is now the eighth-oldest synagogue building still standing in the United States.
0.7 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Bars and clubs
Orpheum Theatre, Madison
17 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre is a live performance and musical theater in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, located one block from the Wisconsin State Capitol.
~390 ftSE
Romanesque revival architecture
Machinery Row Bicycles, Madison
2 min walk • Machinery Row is located in Madison, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
0.6 miW
Theater, Art museum, Architecture
Overture Center for the Arts, Madison
16 min walk • Overture Center for the Arts is a performing arts center and art gallery in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. The center opened on September 19, 2004, replacing the former Civic Center.
~1500 ftSW
Palladian architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Majestic Theatre, Madison
8 min walk • The Majestic Theatre is a 600-capacity live music venue in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. Opened in 1906, it is Madison's oldest theater, changing ownership many times and adapting to the many changes in the entertainment business throughout its history.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to East Wilson Street Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Machinery Row Bicycles, Madison (2 min walk), Cardinal Hotel, Madison (3 min walk), Thompson's Block, Madison (7 min walk), Christian Dick Block, Madison (8 min walk).

How to get to East Wilson Street Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to East Wilson Street Historic District:

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Williamson & S Blount • Lines: 10, 4, 7 (5 min walk)
Jenifer & Williamson • Lines: 10, 4, 7 (5 min walk)