Property Record
225 MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 35625 |
| Location (Address): | 225 MAIN ST |
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| County: | La Crosse |
| City: | La Crosse |
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| Year Built: | 1868 |
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| Survey Date: | 1996 |
| Historic Use: | small retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
| Demolished Date: | 1984 |
| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | Demolished August 1984. Constructed in the mid-19th century after the fire of March, 1868, the facade of this brick two-story commercial structure is articulated by a corbeled brick cornice, a recessed panel, and decorated by projecting metal segmental arched window heads. Iron pilasters remain to frame the store front that has refractory glass window transoms popular at the end of the 19th century. This small brick building is typical of the rather modest brick commercial structure constructed to replace the earlier wooden establishments that were extremely succeptible to fire. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Pratt and Owen, La Crosse Illustrated, (La Crosse: Art Publishing Co., 1887; Reprint; 1978), p. 26. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |