Bacon's Block

Built 1855-56
Demolished 1965

  • Origionally 4 floors with cupola, remodeled to 5 floors.
  • Demolished in 1965 for a new Emporium Department store.
  • A commercial school that developed into the Madison Business College.
  • WSJ Published here from 1860-70
  • In 1900 became the Madison Hotel