A view of the south and east facades of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, which housed the Knights of Columbus for the majority of its life, cirac November 1973.
Detail view of the south facade of the Elizabeth Plankinton mansion, showing the Knights of Columbus sisgn and the relationship to McCormick Hall, circa October 1979.
The east facade of the Elizabeth Plankinton mansion, which exhibits its ornate Romanesque features, including a turret and porte cochere, circa November 1973.
Northeast view of the first floor main hall staircase in the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, displaying the intricate woodwork of the stairs and ceiling, which was found throughout the home, circa November 1973.
A close-up view of a window in the Elizabeth Plankinton mansion, providing a closer look at some of the unique architectural features of the building, circa 1980.
Onlookers stand close by as demolition occurs at the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, October 1980. One individual holds a poster that reads, "Where are you Mayer Maier?"
An unidentified gentleman is interviewed by a news crew at the site of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, October 1980. In the background, the building is in a partial state of destruction.
A view from the landing at the top top of the staircase in the Elizabeth Plankinton mansion, March 12, 1980. Examples of decorative woodwork are visible, as is physical damage to the building.
Interior view of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, showing destruction and disrepair, including cabinets with broken doors and shelves, and stripped walls, circa 1980.
A hallway in the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion features crown molding and decorative columns while obstructed with a variety of building materials, circa 1980.
View looking down the stairs of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, circa 1980. While some of the building's distinguising features are still visible, including stained glass and decorative wood paneling, peeling paint and wall damage are also...
View looking southeast from the front door of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, showing the surrounding Marquette neighborhood, including the Jesuit Residence, April 19, 1978.
View of the northeast bedroom in the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, reconfigured for use as a meeting room, circa November 1973. Present in the room are an elaborate fireplace and stained glass window.
An advertisement from Wisconsin Heritages, Inc. asking people to make donations in order to save the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion. The advertisement ran in the Milwaukee Sentinel, September 8, 1980.
Reprint of a Milwaukee Magazine article about the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, describing the history of the building and providing photographs of some of the more notable architectural details.