Property Record
205 W PULASKI ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | JULIUS OWCZARSKI BLACKSMITH SHOP |
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| Other Name: | Vacant |
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| Reference Number: | 2320 |
| Location (Address): | 205 W PULASKI ST |
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| County: | Brown |
| City: | Pulaski |
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| Year Built: | 1910 |
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| Historic Use: | blacksmith shop |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
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| Wall Material: | Rock-Faced Concrete Block |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | 1975: CENTRAL GARAGE DOOR AND STEPPED PARAPET WALL. PHOTOS 4/13-14 ARE FILED UNDER "FRV". HAER INVENTORY (06/1979): This building is a one-story rectangular structure, with a flat roof, made of rusticated concrete block. It has decorative brick work on the boomtown-like facade, as well as a brick chimney, and double wooden doors in the front. This building, once owned by Julius Owczarski, was a blacksmith shop and was built in the 1920s. 2010: This one-story structure is constructed of rock-faced concrete block that has been painted brown. The parapet is arched at the center and is trimmed out with brick. The central entry is recessed and contains a single, wood-and-glass door at the center that is flanked by single panes of glass. A twelve-light, metal window is located to either side of the entry, while rectangular, multiple-light metal windows are visible along the west (left) elevation. A 1975 survey card indicates that the following alterations were made to the structure: the original, wooden double doors have been replaced by the current recessed entry; the large brick chimney has been removed and the original stepped and arched parapet has been infilled at the corners with smooth concrete block. Statement of Significance This building has been previously identified as the Julius Owczarski blackmith shop and is cited as having been built in circa 1920. Assessor's records indicate a 1905 date of construction for the building; however, if it was built by Owczarski, it could not have been built prior to 1907 for Owczarski immigrated to the United States in 1907. Owczarski ran the shop until at least 1930. Following his death (date unknown) his sons Harry and Anton ran it for a brief period thereafter. |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A.) "Older Buildings In Town Retain An Interesting Past," PULASKI NEWS, Oct. 21, 1976, vol. 18, no. 22. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |