Orson Welles - Kenosha, WI - Childhood Homes on Waymarking.com

From the Kenosha Area Convention and Visitors Bureau tour guide found at the link below states:
Noted actor, writer, and director, Orson Welles, was born in the upstairs flat of this building on May 6, 1915. Mary Head Welles Gottfredsen (Mrs. Frederick Gottfredsen) was Orson’s paternal grandmother. Orson’s parents, Richard Welles (from Mary Gottfredsen’s first marriage) and Beatrice Ives Welles lived first at the Frederick Gottfredsen house and moved into this building just before Orson was born. Richard Welles worked at the American Brass Company in Kenosha. Young Orson’s first stage was the platform in the third floor ballroom of the Frederick Gottfredsen House. The Welles family moved to Chicago when Orson was about five years old.

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Orson Welles professional career began in 1934 and concluded in 1985 upon his death.

Name of Famous Person: Orson Welles Physical Address: 6116 7th Avenue What is this person famous for?: Orson Welles was a director and actor for both radio and movies. His most famous radio piece was the October 30, 1938 broadcast of "War of the Worlds" in which many people believe it was a real Martian invasion. His most acclaimed work was as writer, director, producer and lead actor in the 1941 movie "Citizen Kane." Website verifying legitimacy of site: [Web Link] Additional Website verifying Site legitimacy: [Web Link] Personal Experience: Still a private residence with a simple plaque near the entrance. Please visit with respect to the current residents. This home is not available for tours. Other information about area: Built in 1880, the home is a contributing building located in Register of Historic Places' Library Park Historic District.

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