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The '''Mary Nohl Art Environment''' (also called the Fox Point Art Yard, Fox Point Witch's house and Mary Nohl's house) is a residence in the Milwaukee suburb of [[Fox Point, Wisconsin]]. The property, which is filled with folk art created by artist Mary Nohl (1914–2001), is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].
The '''Mary Nohl Art Environment''' (also called the Fox Point Art Yard, Fox Point Witch's house and Mary Nohl's house) is a residence in the Milwaukee suburb of [[Fox Point, Wisconsin]]. The property, which is filled with folk art created by artist Mary Nohl (1914–2001), is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].


After the death of her parents, a sizable inheritance left her the chance to create artworks. She used concrete and found objects such as driftwood, wire and glass to build sculptures. In addition, the exterior and interior are colorfully decorated. Hundreds of works have been cataloged.
After the death of her parents, a sizable inheritance left Mary Nohl the chance to create artworks. She used concrete and found objects such as driftwood, wire and glass to build sculptures. In addition, the exterior and interior are colorfully decorated. Hundreds of works have been cataloged.


Following Nohl's death, the embellished home and sculpture garden were gifted to the [[Kohler Foundation]] for preservation. Zoning requirements in Fox Point currently disallow its use as a museum and the grounds are closed to the public.
Following Nohl's death, the embellished home and sculpture garden were given to the [[Kohler Foundation]] for preservation. Zoning requirements in Fox Point currently disallow its use as a museum and the grounds are closed to the public.


== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=11655 Pilgrimage to 'witch's house' was a rite of passage] article from the [[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]
* ''[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]''. [http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=11655 "Pilgrimage to 'witch's house' was a rite of passage"]
*[http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/hp/register/viewSummary.asp?refnum=05001109 Wisconsin Historical Society]
*[http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/hp/register/viewSummary.asp?refnum=05001109 Wisconsin Historical Society]
*[http://www.agilitynut.com/h/nohl.html Mary Nohl's House]
*[http://www.agilitynut.com/h/nohl.html Mary Nohl's House]

Revision as of 12:33, 18 May 2009

Mary L. Nohl Art Environment
Location7328 N. Beach Rd.
Fox Point, Wisconsin
NRHP reference No.05001109
Added to NRHPOctober 3, 2005

The Mary Nohl Art Environment (also called the Fox Point Art Yard, Fox Point Witch's house and Mary Nohl's house) is a residence in the Milwaukee suburb of Fox Point, Wisconsin. The property, which is filled with folk art created by artist Mary Nohl (1914–2001), is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

After the death of her parents, a sizable inheritance left Mary Nohl the chance to create artworks. She used concrete and found objects such as driftwood, wire and glass to build sculptures. In addition, the exterior and interior are colorfully decorated. Hundreds of works have been cataloged.

Following Nohl's death, the embellished home and sculpture garden were given to the Kohler Foundation for preservation. Zoning requirements in Fox Point currently disallow its use as a museum and the grounds are closed to the public.