Property Record
1255-1259 E JOHNSON
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Ross M. Koen Commercial Building |
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| Reference Number: | 106247 |
| Location (Address): | 1255-1259 E JOHNSON |
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| County: | Dane |
| City: | Madison |
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| Year Built: | 1923 |
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| Survey Date: | 198420122015 |
| Historic Use: | large retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | This one-story, brick, commercial vernacular building was constructed in 1923. The façade is five bays wide, with each bay consisting of a concrete bulkhead, wood-framed display windows, recessed entrance, and multi-light transom. Four of the transoms have been covered with signage. Above the transoms are tile sign panels, one of which reads “Dent’s Pharmacy.” The cornice is adorned with a stucco pentagonal motif with circular bullseyes. A second story has been added to the easternmost bay. The interior of the building has been entirely adapted for use as a woodworking studio and furniture showroom; no original furnish ings/installations are visible. |
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| Bibliographic References: | City of Madison Assessor |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |