Property Record
1753 COLLEGE AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Field, Martin S., House |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 10852 |
| Location (Address): | 1753 COLLEGE AVE |
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| County: | Racine |
| City: | Racine |
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| Year Built: | 1881 |
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| Survey Date: | 1975 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Early Gothic Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Cream Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Southside Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 10/18/1977 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | STEEP GABLES W/ BARGE BOARDS POLYGONAL SIDE BAY W/ BRACKETED EAVE AND IRON ROOF CRESTING. The front porch was added in the early 20th century. The original side porch and door were removed in the 1960s and a rear door was added. Norwegian immigrant Martin S. Field was the president of the Johnson and Field Company, manufacturers of farm machinery, bicycles, engines, and other goods. It was sold to real estate agent William H. Carpenter in 1903. He, with partner Jon D. Rowland, established a real estate and insurance company that still exists as CRB Insurance. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Century Buildings for 2009. Preservation Racine, Inc. newsletter. Summer 2009, Racine, WI. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |