1544 BARTON AVE | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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1544 BARTON AVE

Architecture and History Inventory
1544 BARTON AVE | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Lorenze Wagen Knecht
Other Name:
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:28778
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):1544 BARTON AVE
County:Washington
City:West Bend
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
Town:
Range:
Direction:
Section:
Quarter Section:
Quarter/Quarter Section:
PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1860
Additions:
Survey Date:1987
Historic Use:house
Architectural Style:Two Story Cube
Structural System:
Wall Material:Brick
Architect:
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:Yes
Demolished Date:0
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name: Barton Historic District
National Register Listing Date:3/5/1992
State Register Listing Date:1/22/1992
National Register Multiple Property Name:
NOTES
Additional Information:This two story cube features a rectangular shaped plan configuration, a brick foundation, a brick exterior and trim and an asphalt shingled hip roof. The cornice line is denticulated, and scoring appears beneath the cornice. The windows in the upper story have two-over-two panes, with carved lintels and projecting sills. The first story windows have one-over-one panes and are set within segmentally arched openings; segmental arched lintels and projecting sills further distinguish these windows. The residence is in fair condition. Was demolished and a dental office was built on the site.
Bibliographic References:
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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