Property Record
131 PLAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | George French Brigham Memorial Library |
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Other Name: | George French Brigham Memorial Library |
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Reference Number: | 27592 |
Location (Address): | 131 PLAIN ST |
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County: | Walworth |
City: | Sharon |
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Year Built: | 1927 |
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Additions: | 1994 |
Survey Date: | 1999 |
Historic Use: | library |
Architectural Style: | Colonial Revival/Georgian Revival |
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Wall Material: | Clapboard |
Architect: | J. Archibald Armstrong |
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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 State Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation. Contractor was Leslie J. Daniels. An addition was made in 1994 and the back porch was removed. (C). Cost to build was $5,000. Donated by Henry Hanson Brigham, son of George French Brigham. |
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Bibliographic References: | A. BELOIT DAILY NEWS 9/15/1995. B. Take a Walk on Main Street: Historic Walking Tours in Wisconsin's Main Street Communities, Wisconsin Main Street Program, 1998. C. December 1998 phone conversation with Janet Zimmerman, library employee. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |