Colwell family
Family
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Architectural Drawing for Proposed Christ Church Memorial Home for the Aged, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Collection — Box: MISC 57
Identifier: MISC MSS 256
Abstract
Proposed plans drawn by Shubert, Sorensen & Associates Architects of La Crosse, Wisconsin for a structure to be built around the Colwell-Dorset home located at 330 6th Street South. The proposed structure would become Christ Church Memorial Home for the Aged. This structure was never built, and the home was razed in 1966. Plans are dated November 3, 1959.
Dates:
1959 November 3
Dorset Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS Z
Abstract
The Colwell-Dorset Family were prominent pioneers in La Crosse, Wis., originating from New England. Key family members include Nannie Hammer who married Capt. Wilson Colwell, who was killed in the Battle of South Mountain in 1862 during the Civil War. They had one daughter together also named Nannie Colwell. The widow Nannie Colwell then married Rev. C. P. Dorset, an Episcopal minister. The couple had several children together: Marian, Helen, and Bernard Dorset.The collection has...
Dates:
1850-1965; Majority of material found within 1870 - 1952
Milwaukee Auction Galleries Present at Public Auction Personal Property from Estate of Helen Dorset and Family Possessions as Found in the Colwell-Dorset Home, 330 S. 6th Street, La Crosse
Digital Record
Identifier: miscmss280
Dates:
1965 October
Found in:
La Crosse Public Library Archives
Milwaukee Auction Galleries Present at Public Auction Personal Property from Estate of Helen Dorset and Family Possessions as Found in the Colwell-Dorset Home, 330 S. 6th Street, La Crosse
Collection — Box: MISC 59, Folder: 6
Identifier: MISC MSS 280
Abstract
This is a copy of the auction catalog compiled by the Milwaukee Auction Galleries of personal property from the estate of Helen Dorset. The last direct La Crosse descendent of Wilson Colwell to live in the family home at 330 South 6th Street, Helen became the de facto curator of family art, antiques and books, as well general household items. The auction took three days.The original owner of the catalog was John Holtheimer and eventually the catalog was donated to the Special...
Dates:
1965 October
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