Property Record
305 S MAPLE AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | E.F. Mechler House |
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| Reference Number: | 128058 |
| Location (Address): | 305 S MAPLE AVE |
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| County: | Wood |
| City: | Marshfield |
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| Year Built: | 1893 |
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| Survey Date: | 2005 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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| Wall Material: | Wood Shingle |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. BUILT BETWEEN 1883 AND 1891 ACCCORDING TO BIRD'S EYE VIEWS. A LATER ADDITION IS ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE HOUSE. "This classic Queen Anne home was built in 1893, by the widow Mary A. Reily, as a railroad boarding house. Mary's husband, James Reily, was a Civil War soldier. In 1922, Marshfield's first jeweler, Edward F. Mechler and his wife, Angela, bought the home. Mr. Mechler opened his first jewelry store at Marshfield in April, 1896 in a building in the 100 block of South Central Avenue and in December of 1921moved to the 200 block of South Central Avenue. Mechler's two sons, Edward C. and Raymond were also partners in the business.Raymond continued in the business after the death of his father and brother, until his retirement in May 1979. Three generations of the Mechler family lived in this home until 1991, the last being of Edwards son, Ray Mechler and his wife Ada and their children Sally, and Lloyd." "More Homes of Architectural Interest: Marshfield Historic Driving Tour" |
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| Bibliographic References: | BIRD'S EYE VIEW OF MARSHFIELD, WI. MADISON:J. J. STONER, 1883. BIRD'S EYE VIEW OF MARSHFIELD, WI. MILWAUKEE: C. J. PAULI, 1891. "More Homes of Architectural Interest: Marshfield Historic Driving Tour," Marshfield Historic Preservation Committee, ca. 2019 |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |