Property Record
C.671 E MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | Madison Gas & Electric Service Building |
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Other Name: | Madison Gas & Electric Service Building |
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Reference Number: | 108181 |
Location (Address): | C.671 E MAIN ST |
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County: | Dane |
City: | Madison |
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Year Built: | 1900 |
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Survey Date: | 1973 |
Historic Use: | industrial building |
Architectural Style: | Astylistic Utilitarian Building |
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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: | "At the current site of the generating plant on East Main Street, the Madison Gas Light and Coke Company plant was built and provided the Village of Madison with its first gaslight in July of 1855. In 1889, the Madison Electric Company was formed with its generating plant located at 631 Williamson Street. In 1896, the Madison Gas & Electric Company began business after having purchased and combined the separate operations of the gas and electric plants. In 1902, the company constructed on Blount Street the first gas engine electric generating station in the country, the most economical at the time, with both operations at one site." Williamson Street, Madison Wisconsin: An Historical Survey and Walking Tour Guide, by Gary Tipler & the City of Madison Landmarks Commission & Professor William H. Tischler, 1979. |
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Bibliographic References: | Williamson Street, Madison Wisconsin: An Historical Survey and Walking Tour Guide, by Gary Tipler & the City of Madison Landmarks Commission & Professor William H. Tischler, 1979. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |