A Milwaukee Journal article which provides information about the William Plankinton mansion, the Plankinton family, and the structure's time as an icon on the Marquette campus, written upon the event of the building's pending destruction.
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.
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.
Milwaukee County Historical Society Newsletter article describing an exhibit at the Historical Center incorporating materials from the John Plankinton Mansion.
A short article, with several pictures, which discusses the history and architecture of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, published in New Day, March 18, 1972.
A circa 1923 view of the William Plankinton mansion, at that time the Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Hospital, flanked by John Plankinton Mansion, in the background, to the left, and the School of Dentistry (behind).
A Marquette Tribune article about the Milwaukee Common Council investigating the unexpected demolition of the Elizabeth Plankinton mansion, October 15, 1980.
Main entrance and north facade of the William Plankinton Mansion at the time of its destruction, 1969-1970. To the left, the College of Engineering is visible, as is the Dental School in the background.
The William Plankinton Mansion, located on the corner of 16 Street and West Wisconsin Avenue, circa 1930. A sign above the main entry notes the building was then serving as the Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Hospital.
A view of the William Plankinton mansion and its front lawn, as seen from West Wisconsin Avenue, circa 1945. At that time, the building served as home to Marquette's Department of Athletics.
Snow covers the site of a partially destroyed William Plankinton Mansion, 1969-1970. A crane is visible on the south side of the building, and the Engineering Building is just visible at left.
The interior of the William Plankinton Mansion is visible from the south as it undergoes demolition, 1969-1970. Snow blankets the site and a crane is in place to continue work in razing the building.
A crane and wrecking ball work to destroy the William Plankinton Mansion, 1969-1970. The southwest portion of the building has been removed in this view.
A view of the William Plankinton Mansion, as it looked during the demolition process, 1969-1970. Here, a tractor-trailer waits along 16th Street to remove rubble from the site.
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.
Individuals protest the demolition of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, which was demolished before the proper permits were acquired, on the corner of 15th Street and West Wisconsin Avenue, October 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.
Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion; Jesuit Residence, Marquette University; Walter Schroeder Hall, Marquette University;
Aerial view of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion as seen from the west side of the building. The Knights of Columbus addition is visible at the rear of the building; the Jesuit Residence and Walter Schroeder Hall are visible to the west in the...
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.