Property Record
925 N 5TH ST
Architecture and History Inventory
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| Other Name: | AMERICAN LEGION POST 418 |
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| Reference Number: | 17314 |
| Location (Address): | 925 N 5TH ST |
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| County: | Douglas |
| City: | Superior |
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| Year Built: | 1910 |
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| Survey Date: | 20192021 |
| Historic Use: | retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | THIN BRICK SILL, LINTEL, & ATTIC COURSESCAST IRON IONIC COLUMN AT ENTRANCEMOULDED CORNICECONCRETE COPING ON SIMPLE PARAPETBOARD & BATTEN SIDING OVER STOREFRONT WINDOW [Date Cnst:(ASSESSOR'S RECORD)] 2021: This one-story, commercial vernacular building, historically known as American Legion Post 418, was constructed ca. 1910. It is of brick masonry construction with a rectangular plan on a concrete foundation. The roof is flat with sloped parapets on each elevation, an interior brick chimney, and a metal cornice. Simple brick corbelling accents the walls. The side (west) windows have been infilled with wood, as has the front (south) facade storefront. An off-center entry porch is set to the left of the facade and features a single iron, ionic column and a hanging light. The door is modern and windowless. |
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| Bibliographic References: |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |