Property Record
1615 PARK AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Lewis E. Phillips House |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 41694 |
| Location (Address): | 1615 PARK AVE |
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| County: | Eau Claire |
| City: | Eau Claire |
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| Year Built: | 1940 |
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| Survey Date: | 1981 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | French Revival Styles |
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| Wall Material: | Stucco |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Eau Claire Park Company Addition Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 9/10/2004 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 4/16/2004 |
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| Additional Information: | This brick and stucco residence provides an example of a French Country House - a revival form popular in the early decades of the twentieth century. A steep roofline broken by dormers and a touch of half timbering provide the medieval ingredients. The foundation is made up of concrete and the roof is covered in tiles. This two story dwelling is in excellent condition. (1981 photo 28/15, 28/16). Phillips moved to Eau Claire in 1918 and opened a branch of the Ed Phillips and Sons Co., which was a distributorship of newspapers, magazines, tobacco products, candies, and liquor. In 1941, he founded L.E. Phillips Charities. This organization funded many health and educational organizations in the community. In 1942, he founded National Presto Industries. 2016- "A massive high-pitched roof of slate caps this two-story residence, which is the only example of this style in Eau Claire. Decorative elements include dentils, lintels, a recessed main entry, diamond pane windows and an oriel window above the entrance door. Lewis Phillips moved to Eau Claire in 1918 and opened a branch of the Ed Phillips and Sons Company, which was a distributorship of newspapers, magazines, tobacco products, candies and liquor. In 1941, Phillips founded L.E. Phillips Charities. Phillip's charitable organization funded many health and educational organizations in the community and a number of buildings bear his name. In 1942 Phillips founded National Presto Industries." -"Eau Claire Landmarks: Designated Historic Properties in Eau Claire, Wisconsin", Eau Claire Landmarks Commission, P.O. Box 5148, 2016. |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. DATE OF CONSTRUCTION - ASSESSOR'S CARD, CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE. B. MATERIALS, STRUCTURAL SYSTEM - SANBORN PERRIS FIRE INSURANCE MAPS, AREA RESEARCH CENTER, UW-EC LIBRARY. Eau Claire Landmarks booklet published by the Landmarks Commission in 2002. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |