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2020-2024 Targeted Resurvey of Sheboygan recommendation write-up:
Rising two stories, this brick-constructed building is side-gabled in form and includes a pair of gabled wall dormers along both its north and south elevations. The building’s “front” elevation faces the harbor and features a pair of entrances, each of which is sheltered an open, gabled porch with column supports. The porch to the left/west is centered beneath the gabled wall dormer, while the porch to the right/east is offset to the right. Windows throughout the building are topped with a concrete lintel and underscored with a concrete sill and each carries one-over-one-light, double-hung replacements. Although not fully confirmed with a date of construction, it is believed that the pair of porches are not original to the building and were added when the building converted from triplex to duplex use.
Constructed in 1911 at an approximate cost of $6,500, this building originally served as the lighthouse keeper’s residence and was located immediately east of the U.S. Life Saving Station (1889), later known as the U.S. Coast Guard station. Construction began on the three-apartment dwelling on 20 June 1911 and shortly thereafter, the location was shifted so as not to impede the life-saving crew’s line of sight of the harbor. Although noted in the local paper as completed as of the end of August, the building had no running water. Completion occurred on 31 October and, almost one full month later, the family of First Assistant Robert E. Paul moved into the quarters. Captain G.M.S. Hanson and Second Assistant Paul Pitschler and their respective families moved in soon thereafter. In 1939, the U.S. Coast Guard took over lighthouse services. As of 1985, the building, which was undergoing renovations, was occupied by the Coast Guard station’s commander and executive officer and their families. After years of uncertainty regarding the Coast Guard’s continuing stationing in Sheboygan, it was solidified that it would, indeed, stay as of 2002. At that time it was announced that the Coast Guard would consolidate its services in the subject lighthouse keeper’s residence. Following an approximately $200,000 remodeling effort that was completed in 2003, the building has since served as the U.S. Coast Guard Station. In 2007, the former U.S. Life Saving (later Coast Guard) Station was razed and new buildings were erected.
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