Property Record
304 N BARSTOW ST
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | John Oyaas |
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Other Name: | Bible Crusade Mission |
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Reference Number: | 40884 |
Location (Address): | 304 N BARSTOW ST |
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County: | Eau Claire |
City: | Eau Claire |
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Year Built: | 1885 |
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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. Not on the 1885 Sanborn-Perris Map; on the 1889 map. A two story commercial building featuring simple brickwork patterns at the cornice line (identical patterns are found on the neighboring building, 314 N. barstow Street, 3L/24) and four segmental arch bays capped with molded brick window hoods. The original storefront area, characterized by a recessed entrance and flankin display windows, is largely intact. Of special interest are the iron pillars made by the Phoenix Manufacturing Company (Forest and Wisconsin Streets, 4L/7). In 1889 a barber shop and grocery store were located on the first floor of the building, while a business college occupied the second floor. This business college is not included in the city directories. In 1897 a store and tin shop (on second) were housed in the structure, and by 1908 a hardware store operated by John Oyaas was the occupant (B,C). |
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Bibliographic References: | (A) 1885 & 1889 Sanborn-Perris Maps. (B) 1889, 1897 Sanborn-Perris Maps. (C) 1908 Eau Claire City Directory. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |