Property Record
203-207 KING ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Alexander Findlay Commercial Building |
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| Other Name: | Great Dane Brew Pub (as of 2007) |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 107122 |
| Location (Address): | 203-207 KING ST |
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| County: | Dane |
| City: | Madison |
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| Year Built: | 1882 |
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| Survey Date: | 1984 |
| Historic Use: | large retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Italianate |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Main--King Historic District |
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| Additional Information: | The First Settlement Neighborhood: A Walking Tour: "The Findlay Grocery was founded in 1856 by Scottish immigrant R. K. Findlay. It was first located in the Mills Block at 108 King Street. Following the Panic of 1873, the business went under but was revived by Findlay's brother Alexander in 1878 at 121 E. Doty. In 1882 the enterprise was moved into this building, erected for it at 203 King Street. The firm also owned a warehouse and bakery that produced over 4,000 loaves of bread a day, which were shipped by wagon and train throughout the county." |
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| Bibliographic References: | Madison Landmarks Commission and Capitol Neighborhoods, The First Settlement Neighborhood: A Walking Tour, 1988. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |