Murphy Farms Number 1 Explained

Murphy Farms Number 1
Location:7195, 7199, 7203, 7207, 7212 and 7213 Horseshoe Bay Rd.
Egg Harbor, Wisconsin
Architecture:Colonial Revival
Architect:Henry Anschutz
Refnum:12000314
Added:May 24, 2012

Murphy Farms Number 1 is located in the Town of Egg Harbor, Wisconsin.

History

Frank E. Murphy was a prominent philanthropist, businessman and politician in Green Bay, Wisconsin.[1] During the early 20th Century, he began developing a pair of farms, with his nephew, Elbridge.

Originally, the Murphys bred and showcased Holstein Friesian cattle at the farm. Frank Murphy would later focus on Dairy and fruit farming.

The farm was added to the State Register of Historic Places in 2011 and to the National Register of Historic Places the following year.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Players. Horseshoe Bay Farms. 2018-08-14.
  2. Web site: 7195, 7199, 7203, 7207, 7212 and 7213 Horseshoe Bay Road. Wisconsin Historical Society. 2018-08-14.