City skyline over Lake Monona.
Planning

Marquette Bungalows

History

In 1924, Karrels Realty and Building Development Company developed these two blocks as attainable housing for Madison's middle class.

While one Victorian house remained, the other 47 lots contain single-story bungalows. While the houses are of a similar size and scale, architectural details set them apart.

The Common Council named this our fourth historic district in 1993.

Map of Marquette Bungalows local historic district

Historic Designation

Marquette Bungalows Historic District reflects a pattern in the broad social history of Madison and in the state and the nation and in that elements within the district meet designation criteria, specifically:

  • Many of the structures in the district embody the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type specimen, inherently valuable for a study of a period, style, method of construction, or of local materials or craftsmanship
  • The area described by the map and legal description shall be designated a historic district

Architecture

Marquette Bungalows is a two-block development featuring homes with a variety of architectural styles within the bungalow form. The significant architectural styles found in the district include: 

  • Arts & Crafts 
  • Colonial Revival 
  • Mediterranean Revival 
  • Tudor Revival

Historic Materials

  • Brick 
  • Stone 
  • Stucco 
  • Wood clapboard (4" exposure)

Historic Resources

  • Landmarks 
  • Landmarks sites 
  • Properties constructed during the period of significance. 1924-1930
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