255 S Sheldon St | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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255 S Sheldon St

Architecture and History Inventory
255 S Sheldon St | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Charlotte & Albert James Strang House
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Reference Number:242764
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):255 S Sheldon St
County:Richland
City:Richland Center
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PROPERTY FEATURES
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 AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:Not listed
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NOTES
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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RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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