308-314 N BARSTOW ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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308-314 N BARSTOW ST

Architecture and History Inventory
308-314 N BARSTOW ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Eau Claire Hospital; Sorlie & Buchholz
Other Name:Craig Indianhead Sanitary Supplies
Contributing:
Reference Number:40885
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):308-314 N BARSTOW ST
County:Eau Claire
City:Eau Claire
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1881
Additions:
Survey Date:1997
Historic Use:retail building
Architectural Style:Italianate
Structural System:
Wall Material:Brick
Architect:
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:Not listed
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NOTES
Additional Information:Extant as of 1997. Constructed of brick, this two story commercial building is characterized by decorative brickwork patterns at the cornice line (identical patterns are found on the neighboring building, 304 N. Barstow, 20/30) and on the second floor, by ten segmental arch bays accented by window caps. The bays are arranged 3-1-3-3 and correspond to the store areas and entrance (to the second story) on the ground floor. This lower area has been significantly altered. Some second story windows boarded up.

In 1883 a clothing store, a drug store, and a saloon occupied the lower floor of this structure. The Eau Claire Hospital was listed as the second floor tenant. The occupants remained the same until 1889 when furnished rooms were noted on the upper floor. By 1897 the lower level had changed, with a store, printing establishment, and vacant story area being listed. In 1908, Sorlie and Buchholz, grocers, were the occupants and in 1931, two stores and shop were the tenants (B,C).
Bibliographic References:(A) Assessor's card - city assessor's office. (B) 1883, 1885, 1897, 1931 Sanborn-Perris Maps. (C) 1908 Eau Claire City Directory. Eau Claire Leader Telegram 5/25/2003.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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