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FAMILY HOME—Carolyn and Larry Lockwood, children of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lockwood Jr., 409 75th St., stand on the circular stairway of the “old Baldwin house” at 6018 8th Ave. Their greatgrandfather, Harry Baldwin, bought the house in 1903, and the picture at left above was taken by their grandfather, Lawrence Baldwin, 613 68th St., before the house was sold in 1947. Harry Baldwin's great-uncle, John H. Nichols, early Kenosha architect and artist, designed and built the house 100 years ago. Mrs. Mamie Leonard presently occupies the house., a - .. f Sm W T' : • t ;t-M'-iim vv:,'vv«v, v.Artist Built 'Old Baldwin HouseNext time you pass the vine-covered house at 6018 8th Ave., take a good look at it and picture it in another setting — the Kenosha of 1854.Remove Library Park and imagine a meadow in its place; strike out most neighboring buildings in favor of abundant undergrowth; see a foot path winding where concrete road and walkslie today.This structure has been owned since 1947 by Mrs. Mamie Leonard, but it is recognized byhistory-minded Kenoshans a s1947, the property was sold to Mrs. Mamie Leonard, who presently occupies the house.ft KENOSHA NEWS(Wis.) Thurs., Aug. 19, 1954Romantic RegisterWilliam Eugene Chambers, Romfe. Ga..and Mrs. Wilhelmlna Farley, Rt. 2, Box 756, Aug. 20.Carl Herbert Sattersten, Wilmot, andNewton to AppearAt Church CouncilHarold Newton, musical director of the Kenosha Symphony Orchestra, and instructor of viola at Northwestern university School of Music, will appear as viola soloist in a recital withMis* Judith Irene Sorenson, Woodworth, | fiarrett gpach 0 r g a n 1 S t, OnMichael Schuch, Chicago, and Mias | Tuesday, August 24, at 5 O’clockOertrude Ann Hutt, Wheatland, Aug. 20. ithp aftprnoon at the First Joseph Walter Genies, 6424 24th Ave., m lne dliernoon, »«• nrsiand Mr#. Norma Bedell Tiegs. Lake | Methodist church, Evanston, 111.Forest.“the old Baldwin house.”John H. Nichols, architect and artist of a century ago, designed the house for the use of his own family. This labor of love was probably Nichols’ architectural masterpiece; other designers have rated it as an example of its type.Stanley Strothers. Joiiet. 111., and Mrs. The I1 irst Methodist church isJean Annette Zenker, 6235 32nd Ave., headquarters for the W O r 1 d Aug. 21 1 ^Frederick Ray Marks, 4417 7th Ave., Council Of Churches Which isand Mrs. Peggy Pearl LeBaron, 521 39th now session in Evanston. ThisSt., Aug, 21.Charles Wayne Webster, Lakewood. I recital is One Of R series ofW1*1 aMU* .Lucl* Car0‘ caidart, i vesper concerts being given for Robert Edward Beii, 2605 24th Ave . the delegates and the public atThe foundation of the house is native cobblestone, its walls are 12 inches thick, its ceilings 12 feet high. With seven fireplaces, and a center staircase that winds to the third floor, it has great appeal foranyone with a romantic nature.Architect John H. Nichols left not only his house but several paintings to preserve hismemory in Kenosha. A pair of portraits of his sister and brother-in-law, Eunice and Lucas Merrill, from which branch of the family the Baldwins are descended, hang now at the Kenosha Historical Society’s museum in the court house.Authentic BeautyWatches MannersBy ALICIA HARTNEA Beauty EditorIn Lawrence Baldwin’s possession are paintings of Nichols’ niece, Mrs. George S. BalHwin, as a child; and of Nichols’ brother Henry as a young man. Mrs. Charles Lockwood Jr., 409 75th St., daughter of the Lawrence Baldwins, owns a portrait of the Nichols son who died in the Civil War.Senior Schubert Membersand Mrs. Sharon Marvlne Bower, 5413 24th Ave., Aug. 21.Leslie Roy McDaniels, 0321 26th Ave.,large.Newton will play a SuiteAvde.MA^.C2?rmen M- Lope*’ 4713 “,h by the early Italian composerVivaldi, and “Poem” by the Chicago Composer Leo Sowerby,Svante Bernhard Erling, New Haven, Conn., and Mis* Marilyn Marie Siera-beck, 6533 22nd Ave., Aug. 29.-Switzerland will trade 118,000 gallons of white wine to Germany for toyp, optical goods, artificial flowers and other items, Zurich reports.for viola and organ. Spach will share the spotlight in several selections for organ alone. Barrett Spach is the regular organist of the Fourth Presbyterian church in Chicago.MICHAEL'SOriginally, the house was square. There were a front parlor and a back parlor in addition to the large center entrance hall on the first floor. On boththe second and third floors were a large hall and three bedrooms.In the manner of houses of that period, the kitchen and dining room were in the basement. Later, Mr. Nichols added a wing at the rear, and moved the kitchen and dinipg room upstairs.To Perform at State FairDuring this remodeling, a drawing room was built onto the south side of the house. The back parlor was put to use as a dining room, and the front parlor was changed to a first floor j sitting room. The second story of the drawing room wing added two more bedrooms, one a servant’s bedroom, to the Nichols home.The senior Schubert club of Kenosha will be represented at the Wisconsin State Fair Little Theatre in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Aug. 24, by Mrs. George Weisberg, pianist, and Mrs. George Goodnature, soprano. In accordance with the National and State Federation of Music clubs, the program will be American music by Americancomposer*,%Mrs. Goodnature will sing two mountain ballads, arranged by Clifford Shaw, “Lullaby” by MacFayden and Isabel Firestone’s “If I Could Tell.” Mrs. Weisberg will play the three movements of the Rainbow Concerto by Kenneth Kimes. Robert T. Nolan will play the second piano part.This was the exterior picture that the house presented before it was adapted to modern day living: Vine-covered stone walls; brick wall guarding the front of the property; circular drive extending from the edges of the lot.Brass, copper, iron and galvanized kettles should not beSome older women, who’ve learned the art of make-up, possess a good figure and have excellent clothes sense could be stunning. But a few unbecoming mannerisms prevent them from being the poised, extremely attractive women they should and could be.Like the woman, for instance, who’ll whip out her compact, comb and lipstick to repair hermake-up in a crowded restaurant, in the middle of her dinner partner’s conversation.Or, another, who twiddles her unusual bracelet while her friend desperately tries to describe her new dress.If both these women knew how annoying these mannerisms were, half the battle would be won. The other half would be to acquire a little self-control or poise.The first woman could win her dinner partner’s eternal admiration by retreating to the powder room for make-up repairs. (And this way, she won’t reveal any beauty secrets, either.)The second could learn to wear her jewelry just to complete a smart costume. And once she puts on her bracelet, she should forget about it.Poise is something that, when acquired, can open doors to new friends, ideas and a happy outlook on living.Directors' PicnicSUITSUNLINED SUMMERReg. $14.98 to $25.00 Sizes 10 to 16A large family could have lived very comfortably in the Nichols homestead, but the artist and his wife had only one child, a son who was killed at 18 in the first battle of the CivilWar.“He probably went down those stairs with his bag on his shoulder and never came back,” I say surviving members of the family.Premature death of that only son explains why the “old Baldwin house” was occupied by another family during the next generation. The house was bought by a Dr. Hazelton.used when making pickles as these metals are likely to cause undesirable color changes or react with the acid or salt to produce unwholesome substances. Use enameled ware, glass, aluminum, stainless steel or stone-■ ware utensils for your picklemaking, JM.The annual basket picnic of the board of directors of the Swedish-American club will be held at Alford Park, picnic area No. 1 Sunday. Refreshments will be served.Team diced potatoes with creamed dried beef for Sunday brunch or lunch or supper during the week. Sprinkle with finely chopped chives from your garden, or parsley, before serving.StHInul5621 * 6th Ave*Your First Autumn Dressin Washable AcrilonSKIRTSAll Summer SkirtsReg. $5.98 • $6.98 - $7.98In 1903, in a business transaction that provoked sentimental feelings among family and friends, Harry Baldwin bought the home that had once belonged to his great-uncle.OpenFridayA wonderfully light weight dress so wel12 Noon'Tilcome during the warm autumn months9 p.m.yet will be equally important all winterunder a coat. Looks like fine worsted■Harry Baldwin was the grand-1 son of Eunice Nichols Merrill, sister of John H. Nichols. Thus, | two generations of Baldwins came to occupy the house and to give it the present title, “the old Baldwin house.”Harry Baldwin was father of Lawrence, now of 613 68th St., and Drew Baldwin, Santa Barbara, Calif. The latter two were raised at the 8th Ave. home. Increpe. Washes easily without losing itspleats. Detachable white angora overcollar. Tan.Sizes 7-15, only14ifBug Print
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Kenosha Evening News
Kenosha, Wisconsin, US
Thu, Aug 19, 1954
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