Property Record
507 N APPLETON ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | The Western Elevator Company |
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| Reference Number: | 27253 |
| Location (Address): | 507 N APPLETON ST |
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| County: | Outagamie |
| City: | Appleton |
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| Survey Date: | 19812019 |
| Historic Use: | grain elevator/feed mill |
| Architectural Style: | Other Vernacular |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
| Demolished Date: | 0 |
| 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 State Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation. SEE HAER FORM. HAER WI-62. DOE 03/28/1989 The Western Elevator Co. is the second feed mill to locate on the site. The first one burnt down in 1901. The present structure was built in 1902. At that time it was the only feed and grain mill in the city. The owners were John and Ray Peters. In 1940 the property was purchased by the present (07/1981) owner, George Paltzer. The company incorporated in 1943. The structure has an irregular floor plan, stone foundation, with wood and metal exterior siding. It measures 36'-9" x 84'-10" x 62'-2". It is in fair condition, has rotting wood and a cracked foundation. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Historic Building Survey, Appleton, WI, prepared by Appleton Dept. of Planning and Development, P.O. Mr. George Paltzer, 1717 W. Longview Dr. Appleton, WI 54911, owner, interviewed by telephone by Patt Baenen, 7/81. APPLETON POST CRESCENT "Giant to fall: The years of milling around the end." 8/13/1989. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |