Property Record
716 E COLLEGE AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | George H. and Vesta Beckley Residence |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 40506 |
| Location (Address): | 716 E COLLEGE AVE |
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| County: | Outagamie |
| City: | Appleton |
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| Year Built: | 1938 |
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| Survey Date: | 1991 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Colonial Revival/Georgian Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Aluminum/Vinyl Siding |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | Attached garage. This structure contributes to the significance of the East College Avenue Residential Historic District under Criterion C as a good example of a 1930's Colonial Revival suburban house that has been preserved with most of its features intact. The aluminum siding and glazing of the sun porch are later alterations. 2005-This house was last surveyed in 1991 and no visible exterior changes have been made to date. Assessor's records indicate a 1938 date of construction. City directories confirm that date. The original owner of this home was George H. Beckley and he operated his own insurance company. |
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| Bibliographic References: | City of Appleton Directory Architecture and History Survey. May 2005. Prepared by Heritage Research, Ltd. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |