510 W GRAND AVE | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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510 W GRAND AVE

Architecture and History Inventory
510 W GRAND AVE | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:SUSIE AND JOHN B. KEHL HOUSE
Other Name:
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:3244
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):510 W GRAND AVE
County:Chippewa
City:Chippewa Falls
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Unincorporated Community:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1884
Additions:
Survey Date:1984
Historic Use:house
Architectural Style:Queen Anne
Structural System:
Wall Material:Clapboard
Architect:
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name: West Hill Residential Historic District
National Register Listing Date:10/22/2021
State Register Listing Date:11/11/2020
National Register Multiple Property Name:
NOTES
Additional Information:John B. Kehl was a prominent businessman in 19th century Chippewa Falls. In the spring of 1874 he helped construct the Glen Flour Mills along Duncan Creek. Between 1876 and 1878 he managed the mill for A.E. Pound and Company. In 1879 he took over ownership of the mills, substantially expanding their capacity in 1885. Kehl was also part owner of a planning mill and roller rink, the officer of the Trust National Bank, and an original board member of the Progressive League, an association created to promote Chippewa Falls economic development.

Nevertheless, because of the breadth and success of his business and community activities, and because he was actively engaged in the "primary processing" industries which gave Chippewa Falls its start, this property is of significant local interest.
Bibliographic References:CHIPPEWA FALLS HERALD TELEGRAM 9/27/1995. BLOOMER ADVANCE 9/20/1995.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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