“TAX-PAYER’S MANSION”

In which Governors Will Reside. Romantic History of the New State Executive Mansion—Where Ole Bull Took His Child-Wife—A Magnificent View.  more...

[The (Milwaukee) Journal, April 13, 1885. 4 pages]

"A GRANGER GOVERNOR"

Great story about Governor Rusk and descriptions of the city in these early times. more...

“An Historic House”

Story of the Executive Residence at Madison, Wis. Ole Bull Lived There Once more...

[The Minneapolis Journal, May 31, 1893; 2 pages. Nice Image]
 
 

“Madison’s Historic Old Homes Are Picturesque—Also Drafty”

Executive Mansion, One of the Oldest In City: Was Built In 1857 more...

[The Wisconsin State Journal, February 5, 1917]
 
 

“Executive Home in Madison to be Open Again”

Official Residence of Wisconsin Governors to be More Lively. more...

[ Milwaukee Sentinel. December 26, 1920. 3pages]

“Wisconsin ‘White House’ Born Same Year As Republican Party”

"The White House" of Wisconsin is one of the most historic residences in Madison. more...

[The Wisconsin State Journal, June 4, 1922; 2 pages]
 
 

“Governor’s Home Scene of Early Social Life” 

Society and Political History of State Made in Present Executive Mansion. more...

[Wisconsin State Journal, December 2, 1928]

“Making of a Home of the Governor’s Mansion”

Coming into own. more...

[The Milwaukee Journal, February 10, 1929; 6 pages; Photos]
 
 

“Executive Mansion Has Historical Background”

Executive Home Once Called ‘White House’. Governor’s Residence Owned by General White: Bull Lived in it, too. more...

[The Wisconsin State Journal, March 2, 1930; 4 pages]

“Mansion Comes Into It’s Own”

"Within the large wide verandah-ed..."  more...

[The Wisconsin State Journal, June 22, 1930; 6 pages; blurry photographs]

Knapp House is an intellectual and social heavenmore...

[University Communications; News@UW-Madison and Wisconsin News weekly newspaper on 02/13/01]