Property Record
108 N MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | Cohen Block |
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Other Name: | Gene's/Unique Boutique |
Contributing: | Yes |
Reference Number: | 116910 |
Location (Address): | 108 N MAIN ST |
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County: | Waupaca |
City: | Waupaca |
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Year Built: | 1921 |
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Survey Date: | 1998 |
Historic Use: | armory |
Architectural Style: | Twentieth Century Commercial |
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Wall Material: | Brick |
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Demolished?: | No |
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National/State Register Listing Name: | Main Street Historic District |
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National Register Listing Date: | 4/12/2002 |
State Register Listing Date: | 1/18/2002 |
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Additional Information: | The Cohen Block is a two-story red brick building constructed in the twentieth century commercial style. The building has a simple cornice and three sets of openings separated by shallow pilasters. The openings have been filled in with modern sashes. The building has a modernized storefront with central entrances. The Cohen Block has some architectural interest as a good example of the Twentieth Century Commercial style and contributes to the architectural significance of the Main Street Historic District. It was the city's first formal armory and it was a long-time movie theater. The building was constructed to be leased to the city's new National Guard unit in 1920. In 1926, the building was renovated into a movie theater. The building is significant for its association with the development of the National Guard in Waupaca and with the development of entertainment facilities in the city. |
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Bibliographic References: | Tax Rolls. Datestone. Sanborn-Perris Maps. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |