Henry G. & Frances Kleinfelter House, 312 North Pinckney Street, Madison, Dane County, WI

Significance: This two-and-one-half-story frame Queen Anne house was built in 1900 for the Kleinfelter family, Henry G. and his wife, Frances. Henry Kleinfelter's family were among the early settlers of Dane County, coming to the Town of Cottage Grove from Ohio in 1847, when Henry was four. Henry served in the Civil War, attaining the rank of quartermaster. After the war, he returned to his family's farm. In 1888, he was elected to the State Assembly. In his later years, he was a tobacco buyer. He moved to Madison in 1900 where he lived until his death in 1910. His wife lived in the house until her death in 1920. From 1920 to 1934, John and Eliza Caldwell resided here. Caldwell was during that time County Highway Commissioner. He died in 1934 and his wife sold the house shortly thereafter. The house is not of particular historic or architectural importance, but it does contribute to the character of the Mansion Hill historic district, since it was built during the district's period of significance, and since it retains much of its historic appearance, although in a much deteriorated state.
Survey number: HABS WI-298
Building/structure dates: 1900 Initial Construction