Kessenich-Tesmer Residence

Kessenich-Tesmer Residence

This 1913 foursquare was purchased in 2002 by designers and spouses Jill Kessenich and Steve Tesmer.  Major updating included the usual mechanical systems and exterior repairs, but also painting every room, refinishing the maple floors, touching up plaster and...
National Dairy Shrine, Fort Atkinson

National Dairy Shrine, Fort Atkinson

Kessenich created a set of As-built Plans, based on the 1980 architectural drawings of the original Dairy Shrine and site dimensions/diagrams. She also inventoried and cataloged all existing photos. She then created Floor Plans and Annotated Elevations of all new...
Hoard Museum 1920’s Kitchen

Hoard Museum 1920’s Kitchen

This is the original home of Frank & Luella Hoard, son of the late Governor W.D. Hoard. The museum was donated to the city of Fort Atkinson to be used as a museum. The original 1920’s era kitchen was converted into an office for the museum in the late...
Driftless Market, Platteville, WI

Driftless Market, Platteville, WI

Driftless Market is a full-service grocery and deli featuring local and organic products. The store also features a seating area and gallery space showcasing local artists. Located in a storefront on Platteville, WI’s Main Street, Kessenich assisted the owners...