Property Record
215 W 4TH ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | C. J. Sparr House |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 119959 |
| Location (Address): | 215 W 4TH ST |
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| County: | Wood |
| City: | Marshfield |
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| Year Built: | 1908 |
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| Survey Date: | 2005 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Craftsman |
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| Wall Material: | Stucco |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Upham House Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 7/30/2008 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/18/2008 |
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| Additional Information: | Sparr was the accountant for Governor W. H. Upham and was later the owner of the Banner Mills, which he brought from Upham in 1909 and renamed the C. J. Sparr Cereal Mill. 04/29/15: The original clapboard siding is still beneath the stucco that was place don the home prior to 1974. "This building is typical American Foursquare architecture with a full width enclosed front porch with both first and second story screened porches at the back. In 1909, this home was built by W. H. Upham and purchased by Amos Roll, the first occupant. Charles J. Sparr purchased the house from Roll in 1911... Charles J. Sparr bought Banner Mills and renamed it Sparr's Cereal Mills." "Upham Mansion, Marshfield Historic District Walking tour" |
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| Bibliographic References: | Marshfield Walking Tour brochure, 2000. SANBORN-PERRIS MAPS OF MARSHFIELD: 1884, 1887, 891, 1898, 1904, 1912, 1925, 1925 (UPDATED TO 1941), 1925 (UPDATED TO 1960). BIRD'S EYE VIEW OF MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN. MADISON: J. J. STONER, PUBL., 1883. BIRD'S EYE VIEW OF MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN. MADISON: MILWAUKEE: C. J. PAULI, PUBL., 1891. SCHNITZLER, DONALD H. (ED.) THE MARSHFIELD STORY. VOL. 1., AMHERST, WI, 1997; VOL. 2, EAGLE RIVER, WI, 2000, P. 306. CITY OF MARSHFIELD TAX ROLLS. Marshfield Walking Tour brochure, 2015. "Upham Mansion, Marshfield Historic District Walking tour," Marshfield Historic Preservation Committee, ca. 2019 |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |