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1102 N 3RD ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

Property Record

1102 N 3RD ST

Architecture and History Inventory
1102 N 3RD ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:LAKE SUPERIOR ELECTRICAL CO (1916-1918) (CITY DIRECTO
Other Name:BENSON ELECTRIC COMPANY
Contributing:
Reference Number:17248
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):1102 N 3RD ST
County:Douglas
City:Superior
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1916
Additions:
Survey Date:20192021
Historic Use:industrial building
Architectural Style:Commercial Vernacular
Structural System:
Wall Material:Brick
Architect:
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:Not listed
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NOTES
Additional Information:CONCRETE LINTELS, WATER TABLE & ROOF COPINGALTERED FRONT WINDOWSSEGMENTAL ARCH SIDE WINDOWS [Date Cnst:(ASSESSOR'S RECORD)] 2021: This two-story, commercial vernacular building, historically known as Lake Superior Electrical Co., was constructed ca. 1916. It is of brick masonry construction with a rectangular plan on a stone foundation. The roof is flat with a small parapet topped with concrete and accented by a simple patterned brickwork cornice. The front (north) facade features four brick pilasters, simple patterned brickwork, and concrete accents. The original, large facade windows have been infilled with brick and downsized with small, vinyl, single-paned, fixed windows. Several side (west) elevation windows have been infilled, but most second-story, arched, one-over-one, double-hung sash remain. Basement windows are glass block. The front entryway features a modern glass door with a transom and sidelights and two metal detectors. White vinyl letters reading, “Benson Electric” span the facade.
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RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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