611 WISCONSIN | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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611 WISCONSIN

Architecture and History Inventory
611 WISCONSIN | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:SECOND AUGUSTINE FURNITURE BUILDING
Other Name:
Contributing:
Reference Number:24628
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):611 WISCONSIN
County:Racine
City:Racine
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
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Range:
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Section:
Quarter Section:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1915
Additions:
Survey Date:1987
Historic Use:large retail building
Architectural Style:Commercial Vernacular
Structural System:
Wall Material:Brick
Architect:
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name: Historic Sixth Street Business District
National Register Listing Date:3/24/1988
State Register Listing Date:1/1/1989
National Register Multiple Property Name:
NOTES
Additional Information:2 STORY ORIEL, BRACKETED CORNICE SHAPED PARAPET*

"There was an attractive red brick building at 611 Wisconsin Avenue, which is now known as Toad Hall. It has always been used as a hotel, bar and restaurant, and was constructed during 1914 by Samuel G. Augustine. Even before he built it, Augustine knew he would lease it to his commercial neighbor on Sixth Street, John C. Wagner, to create the "New Wagner Hotel", the only hotel in Racine that was run on the European model. We can track all this through this through the local newspapers, which carry the advertisements of Wagner and his successors, as well as many stories of John Wagner himself, because he was a noted sports enthusiast and organizer, friend of sporting and political notables, and a friendly host who was known for "eating at his own restaurant". Nonetheless, it is difficult to piece together the history of this building." Preservation Racine News, Winter 2018, Volume 13.
Bibliographic References:Preservation Racine News, Winter 2018, Volume 13.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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