Property Record
606 N WISCONSIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | Holton Heights Home/Ray Bestor Residence |
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Contributing: | Yes |
Reference Number: | 141221 |
Location (Address): | 606 N WISCONSIN ST |
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County: | Walworth |
City: | Elkhorn |
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Year Built: | 1919 |
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Survey Date: | 2006 |
Historic Use: | house |
Architectural Style: | Bungalow |
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Wall Material: | Stucco |
Architect: | Raymond G. Hancock & Co., Chicago (builder) |
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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' for the "Holton Heights Homes Historic District" 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, Division of Historic Preservation. Twenty seven houses were built in 1919 to accommodate workers of the Frank Holton & Co., makers of band instruments. Mr. Holton's house stands at the "helm" of the homes, at 640 N. Broad Street. |
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Bibliographic References: | Elkhorn Independent, 10 July 1919, 1/1. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |