Property Record
402 W MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | White Memorial Library |
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Other Name: | Whitewater Community Development Authority |
Contributing: | Yes |
Reference Number: | 10434 |
Location (Address): | 402 W MAIN ST |
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County: | Walworth |
City: | Whitewater |
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Year Built: | 1904 |
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Survey Date: | 1999 |
Historic Use: | library |
Architectural Style: | Neoclassical/Beaux Arts |
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Wall Material: | Brick |
Architect: | Claude and Starck |
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Demolished?: | No |
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National/State Register Listing Name: | Main Street Historic District |
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National Register Listing Date: | 12/21/1989 |
State Register Listing Date: | 11/8/1989 |
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Additional Information: | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. "This Neoclassical Revival building was designed by Claude and Starck. It was built in 1903 with private funds bequested by Mrs. Mary Flavia White in the amount of $17,000. It served as the public library from 1904 until 1991, when the new Irvin L. Young Library was built. The building now houses offices for the Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Council, Community Development Authority and Cable TV Station 13." Touring Historical Whitewater, n.d. |
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Bibliographic References: | A. December 1998 phone conversation with Sally Mason, Assistant Library Director. Touring Historical Whitewater, n.d. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |