Anna and Cornelius Collins Residence
Claude and Starck, Architects
This house, designed by Madison's premier architectural firm of Claude and Starck in 1908, incorporates an eclectic mix of popular styles of the era and includes Prairie, Tudor and Craftsman features. Windows take center stage at the front façade: Leaded glass windows are on each side of the front dooer and a ribbon of windows acress the second floor feature mullions in the form of protecting pilasters. Significant for its association with Anna and Cornelius Collins, prosperous owners of multiple lumber Companies, it is one of three houses built for Collins family members in the area.
Designated February 1, 1993
Marker is at the intersection of East Gorham Street and North Blount Street, on the right when traveling west on East Gorham Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
