Property Record
2410 MONROE ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Fire Station #7 |
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| Other Name: | Madison Theater Guild |
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| Reference Number: | 110352 |
| Location (Address): | 2410 MONROE ST |
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| County: | Dane |
| City: | Madison |
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| Year Built: | 1939 |
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| Survey Date: | 1983 |
| Historic Use: | theater/opera house/concert hall |
| Architectural Style: | Colonial Revival/Georgian Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Philip Homer |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | Map Code 0709-281-0231-1. In 1966, Fire Station #7 moved to Raymond Rd. The Madison Theatre Guild occupied the building beginning 1/1/1967 and later that year constructed an addition to store theater supplies. "The lot where the Madison Theatre Guild now stands was owned by the Standard Oil Company in late 1938, when the City purchased the property and constructed Fire Station #7. The building, designed by Philip Homer, who also designed a fire station in North Street, is noted for its tower that was used for hanging hoses to dry. While operating, the Fire Station housed one fire truck and four or five firefighters. In 1966, Fire Station #7 was moved to Raymond Road. Fire Station #4 at 1329 W. Dayton St. became the neighborhood fire station; it moved to 1437 Monroe Street in 1982. In the fall of 1966, the Madison Theatre Guild, looking for more rehearsal and performance space, negotiated with the City to lease the abandoned building for one dollar per year. The Madison Theatre Guild occupied the building beginning January 1, 1967 and later that year they constructed an addition to store theater supplies. The Madison Theatre Guild continues to use the building as a storage area and office-rehearsal space." Exploring the Dudgeon-Monroe Neighborhood brochure, 1999. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Fire Station #4 File. Rendering in WSJ, August 21, 1938, p. 1. Exploring the Dudgeon-Monroe Neighborhood brochure, 1999. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |