804 S 4TH ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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804 S 4TH ST

Architecture and History Inventory
804 S 4TH ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:C. Burkhardt House
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Reference Number:32244
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):804 S 4TH ST
County:La Crosse
City:La Crosse
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1857
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Survey Date:1996
Historic Use:house
Architectural Style:Other Vernacular
Structural System:Unknown
Wall Material:Cut Stone
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Demolished?:Yes
Demolished Date:1986
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:Not listed
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NOTES
Additional Information:Intersecting gable roofs; flat, straight stone lintels over one over one windows; stone sills; full length front frame enclosed porch with side entrance on concrete block foundation; has been altered, half round window in north gable. A small stone cottage of rather small cut stones constructed before 1867 in the vernacular tradition with a gable roof, simple rectangular windows with stone window lintels and sills. The structure owned by C. Burkhardt, who operated a cooperage on the premises in 1868, has been added to and altered at various times. Although altered and deteriorating conditions exist, the Burkhardt House is the best extant example of the stone cottages that once were common in La Crosse. Jacob Burkhardt was a cooper. There is nothing much known of him. He would have passed into history unnoticed if his house and shop had not survived. Burkhardt probably produced items for the breweries both located near his home.
Bibliographic References:A. Dr. L. Croker, "On Architecture," La Crosse (Wisconsin) Tribune 25 June 1978. p. 11. B. Dr. L. Crocker, "A Preliminary List of Building in the City of La Crosse with Significant Value," 1977. C. La Crosse City Taxes Records, 1857.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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