Norton Cottage at Ox-Bow

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Norton Cottage at Ox-Bow

Entry/Object ID

2021.41.21

Scope and Content

Research about the Norton Cottage collected by James Schmiechen with the assistance of Kay Smalley, a descendant of the cottage's builder John W. Norton, a Chicago muralist. Text includes detailed descriptions of the building, its furniture and murals, and recollections about family life there. Also some biographical information about John W. Norton.

Collection

1910 Ox-Bow, Buildings: Homes, cottages and private residences

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2021.41

Source or Donor

Schmiechen, James A.

Acquisition Method

Donation

Location

Box

026 Ox-Bow School of Art

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Norton Ox-Bow Cottage, Norton, John Warner 1876-1934, Smalley, Kay (Norton)

Create Date

July 22, 2025

Update Date

July 22, 2025