Oconto in Oconto County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Beyer Home

Photographed By Peter G, May 18, 2024

1. The Beyer Home Marker

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Cyrus and Kitty Hart constructed this home in 1868 as an Italianate style residence. It was one of the first brick houses in the county. George and Fannie Beyer purchased the house in 1878 and in the 1890s remodeled it to its current Queen Anne appearance. Both families fostered social and economic growth in the community. Mr. Hart was the editor-owner of the local newspaper. Orphaned at 15, Mr. Beyer helped to organize banks and attract two rail lines through Oconto, becoming an influential and prosperous entrepreneur. In 1940, Oconto County acquired the home and deeded it to the County Historical Society as a public museum. During the 1970s, the home's interior was restored to its 1890s appearance. The architectural changes to this home that took place over time reflect the entrepreneurial success and influence of its early owners.

Erected 2024 by Oconto County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 44° 53.604′ N, 87° 51.881′ W. Marker is in Oconto, Wisconsin, in Oconto County. Marker is on Park Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 917 Park Avenue, Oconto WI 54153, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. George Beyer Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Oconto County Veteran's Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Stanley Toy Company (approx. 0.4 miles away); Nicholas Perrot (approx. 0.4 miles away); Farnsworth Public Library (approx. half a mile away); First Church of Christ, Scientist (approx. 0.7 miles away); Mission of St. Francois Xavier (approx. one mile away); Oconto Site (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oconto.

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Photographed By Peter G, May 18, 2024

2. The Beyer Home

Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2024, by Peter G of Oconto, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2024, by Peter G of Oconto, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.

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