Property Record
255 S Sheldon St
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | Charlotte & Albert James Strang House |
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Reference Number: | 242764 |
Location (Address): | 255 S Sheldon St |
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County: | Richland |
City: | Richland Center |
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Year Built: | 1894 |
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Historic Use: | house |
Architectural Style: | American Foursquare |
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Wall Material: | Aluminum/Vinyl Siding |
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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' 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, State Historic Preservation Office. Albert J Strang was the son of George W Strang of Richland Center, Wisconsin, and a prominent local businessman. Together they owned and operated Strang Hardware Company. Additionally, Albert worked as an electrician installing the first electric lighting system in Richland Center. He also worked on the first light plant in Viroqua, Wisconsin. Albert’s son, Allen John Strang, was a notable Wisconsin architect. He founded the Madison architectural firm Beatty & Strang in 1935 (still operating as Strang, Inc). He also served as president and director of the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and was instrumental in creating the architect school at the University of Milwaukee. |
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Bibliographic References: |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |