John Hein and his son Anthony operated two stave and
heading mills, one in Neillsville and one north of
Neillsville in Heintown. John Hein also operated the Hein
Dry Goods and Grocery Store located at the southern
most point of the Hein's Hewett Street property. Success
enabled the construction of a new Queen Anne style
house. Initial construction was postponed in 1891
because of the tragic loss of Hein's daughter Rosa, age
six, and son Joseph, age fourteen. In 1892 construction
began. The hillside setting gives this house a strong
presence to the street. Beautiful Eastlake detailing
appears in ornate brackets, which support cornice lines
and porch frieze spindling. Geometric designs and
sunburst motifs are repeated over windows and doorways.
The unique ornate detailing continues into the interior of Click on the image to enlarge
the structure. Rectangular horizontal crosspieces placed
between staircase balustrades create a lattice-like appearance. An ornate spoon carved angled fireplace with over mantle is found in the sitting room. Two Tuscan columns support ball and dowel grille work at the top of the dining room projecting bay. NR
EL – The structure is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
LR – The structure is on the Local Historic Register
NR – The structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
