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HISTORIC PROPERTY · 1849

Shrewsbury–Windle House

An extraordinary Greek Revival landmark with a soaring three-story spiral staircase.

A red-brick house with green shutters, a white cornice, and an iron fence, published on the Shrewsbury–Windle House page.
The Shrewsbury–Windle House, with green shutters and an iron fence.

Visit

Season
Guided tours are offered on a seasonal schedule.
Address
301 W. First St.
Usual schedule
Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays · 1:30 PM through October 31
Next available tour
Monday, October 5 · 1:30 PM
Admission
$15 adults · HMI members, students & children free
Accessibility
Ramp entrance available; second-floor access uses the spiral staircase. Ask about access
Upcoming closures
Monday, October 12

The story

The Shrewsbury–Windle House is a National Historic Landmark designed by Francis Costigan. HMI’s page describes the spiral staircase, plasterwork, and carved stone, and notes the 2019 Cook Cup for outstanding restoration. A virtual tour is offered on HMI’s site for people who cannot travel to Madison. The house ornament sold by HMI is $15.

Schedules can change for events, restoration, or the season. The dates above come from the same tour calendar as the Events page.

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