SoldJan 31, 2017

Listed by The Waraksa Group

Bought with Travis Ploman

Source: Wisconsin Real Estate Exchange #120332229996

802 McClellan St, Wausau, WI, 54403

$29,000

1
1
2
1160 sq. ft.

SingleFam

Sold: Jan 31, 2017

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RARE find! Historic log cabin built in 1902 in downtown Wausau on almost a half acre enclosed in mature trees. This historic cabin was built to house the Philosopher Press which was the first printing company owned by a woman in the U.S. Helen Bruneau Van Vechten owned the book and magazine company with her husband Philip V.o. Van Vechten and another business man, William Ellis. Helen Van Vechten made a discovery which revolutionized the process of hand printing.,Helen was the moving force, designing and printing every page. The log cabin was built near the railroad station. The log cabin cost $1,500 to build in 1902. Mr. Marshall O. Pilsbury of J. H. Jeffers & Co. Architects of Wausau designed the cabin. The cabin is built of peeled Norway logs. The front door had massive hinges, forged in the local blacksmith shop. The cabin was sold when the press shut down. It was since owned by various parties including a church and the Girl Scouts. Many windows were replaced and the fireplace was rebuilt since its origination. This log cabin has a relaxing front porch where they watched the trains come in from Milwaukee and Chicago. This log cabin has a relaxing covered front porch and front entry way. In the 1,160 sq. ft. there is a large dining area and eat in kitchen with many cabinets and counter space. A wood burning fireplace adorns the kitchen/dinette area. Open concept living. Main floor laundry room. Property is being sold AS IS. Priced to sell. Detached garage is 20x18 with a 16x7 storage area attached.

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