Sisson's Peony Gardens
Appearance
Sisson's Peony Gardens | |
Location | 207 N. Main St. Rosendale, Wisconsin |
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Coordinates | 43°48′34″N 88°40′32″W / 43.80944°N 88.67554°W |
NRHP reference No. | 06001193 |
Added to NRHP | December 22, 2006 |
Sisson's Peony Gardens is located in Rosendale, Wisconsin. The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.[1]
History
[edit]Wilbur Sisson began growing peony plants in his sister's yard after his retirement in 1918.[2] Sisson found success in selling the plants and expanded the gardens. In 2005, the Rosendale Historical Society purchased the site.
Images
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Peonies along sidewalk in 2014
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Yard during 2014 bloom
References
[edit]Wikimedia Commons has media related to Sisson's Peony Gardens.
- ^ "Sisson's Peony Gardens". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
- ^ "Sisson's Peony Gardens". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved February 16, 2012.