Property Record
429 W MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | NEWTON M LITTLEJOHN HOUSE |
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Other Name: | CHURCH SCHOOL |
Contributing: | Yes |
Reference Number: | 10436 |
Location (Address): | 429 W MAIN ST |
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County: | Walworth |
City: | Whitewater |
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Year Built: | 1860 |
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Survey Date: | 1974 |
Historic Use: | house |
Architectural Style: | Italianate |
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Wall Material: | Cream Brick |
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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: | PAIRED BRACKETS UNDER EAVESOCULI IN GABLES 2 STORY BAY ON SIDE MOULDED WINDOW HOODS "The Littlejohn house was built fin 1859 for Mr. Littlejohn, who was a lumberman, land investor, and Whitewater's first village president. The house, once owned by the First English Lutheran Church, was used as a Parish House where Sunday School classes were held. The house is a cream brick with Italianate details. It is decorated with brackets, an elaborate bay window, oculus windows, and an Italianate porch." Touring Historical Whitewater, n.d. |
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Bibliographic References: | Touring Historical Whitewater, n.d. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |