Property Record
401 MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | Dickinson Funeral Home |
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Reference Number: | 230963 |
Location (Address): | 401 MAIN ST |
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County: | La Crosse |
City: | Onalaska |
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Year Built: | 1974 |
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Survey Date: | 2015 |
Historic Use: | funeral parlor |
Architectural Style: | Contemporary |
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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: | Brief history (from 4 May 1974 article above) notes that the firm began in 1955 by Donald B. Dickinson and initially operated out of the former Sletten-McKee-Hanson Funeral Home at 1339 Caledonia Street, La Crosse. In 1963, the business expanded when they built another facility at 1425 Jackson Street. Dean D. Dickinson joined the firm in 1969 and Darrell D. Dickinson joined in 1972. Additional information available on the company website: http://dickinsonfuneralhome.com/our-company/history, Accessed July 2016. |
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Bibliographic References: | Original permit dated 24 September 1973; est. cost, $55,000. Permit at city hall. "Funeral Home Project," photo and caption, The La Crosse Tribune, 10 November 1973, page 6. Notes construction began on October 1st, to cost $65,000 and measures 45,000 square feet. Contractor is Horman Builders, Onalaska; brick veneer work to be done by Hollis Construction of Holmen. "Funeral Home Plans Open House," The La Crosse Tribune, 4 May 1974, page 5. Includes photo of the facility and the Dickinsons. Grand Opening Advertisement, The La Crosse Tribune, 9 May 1974, page 18, full page. Interior and exterior images and list of contractors. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |