National Register of Historic Places

Astor Fur Warehouse

Astor Fur Warehouse is a historic place in Prairie du Chien, Crawford County, Wisconsin, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000800.

Prairie du Chien, Crawford County, WisconsinListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000800★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Astor Fur Warehouse?

The Astor Fur Warehouse is a historic fur warehouse located at Bolvin and Water Streets on St. Feriole Island in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Jean Joseph Rolette, an agent of the American Fur Company, built the warehouse in 1828. The warehouse was used until the mid-19th century; it has since been incorporated into the Villa Louis museum. The building, now a National Historic Landmark, is the only known surviving fur trade warehouse in the upper Mississippi valley.

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Listing details

Name
Astor Fur Warehouse
City
Prairie du Chien
County
Crawford County
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000800
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
43.05498, -91.16022
When was Astor Fur Warehouse listed on the National Register?

Astor Fur Warehouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Astor Fur Warehouse located?

Astor Fur Warehouse is located in Prairie du Chien, Crawford County, Wisconsin at approximately 43.05498, -91.16022. See the map above.

Is Astor Fur Warehouse a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Astor Fur Warehouse is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.