Pendarvis, a Wisconsin State Historic Site near Mineral Point, is maintained and open seasonally by the Wisconsin Historical Society.  It contains several restored Cornish houses and the Merry Christmas Mine site.

A Pendarvis docent in period costume described the settlement and life of the mining families who made the trek from Cornwall to southwestern Wisconsin.

A three-storied house is the largest in Pendarvis.  It is located on Shake Rag Street, so named because wives could signal their men for dinner by waving a rag.

Two smaller limestone homes are also located on Shake Rag Street.  The two-story home was originally restored and used as a restaurant.

A rear view of the houses shows the addition of kitchens at the rear.

A close-up view of the restored stonework of the limestone facade.

Another rear view of the largest home shows a more modern patio and kitchen window from its restaurant days.