Property Record
202 N BARSTOW ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | A. H. Hollen; Catholic Knights of America |
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| Other Name: | Lehman Drug |
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| Reference Number: | 40877 |
| Location (Address): | 202 N BARSTOW ST |
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| County: | Eau Claire |
| City: | Eau Claire |
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| Year Built: | 1880 |
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| Survey Date: | 1997 |
| Historic Use: | retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Italianate |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | TO BE DEMOLISHED. A two story corner commercial structure, constructed of brick. decorative brickwork patterns characterize the cornice area, while on the second floor, the bays, which have been bricked in, are emphasized by brick window hoods. Originally, the bays were spaced 3 and 2, but two additional bays were squeezed in ats ome point. An excellent photo of the building is included in Eau Vlaire of Today (B). On the first floor the store front area has been totally altered. A hardware and a liquor store occupied the lower floor of the structure in 1883. On the second floor was the lodge of the Catholic Knights of America. The same tenants were present in 1885, while in 1889 a clothing, boots, and shoes establishment was located on the first floor. In the basement was a saloon and on the second floor was Central Hall. A store and a lodge are listed in 1897 (C). In Eau Claire of Today, a 1904 promotional publication, the firm of A.H. Hollen, located at this address, is one of several businesses featured. It is described as "one of the most successful and up-to-date exponents of the clothing and shoe trade in this city, as well as the oldest, having been established in 1876 by Mr. Hollen..." The article further stated that "Mr. Hollen is a Norwegian and is possessed of exceptional business ability and enterprise, which he employs to good advantage." (B). |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A) 1883 Sanborn-Perris Map. (B) Eau Claire of Today, 1904, p. 20. (C) 1883, 1885, 1889, 1897 Sanborn-Perris Maps. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |