Property Record
411-413 WATER ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Latimer Building #1 |
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| Other Name: | Anybody's Bike Shop, Trucker's Union |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 41889 |
| Location (Address): | 411-413 WATER ST |
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| County: | Eau Claire |
| City: | Eau Claire |
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| Year Built: | 1882 |
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| Additions: | C. 1915 |
| Survey Date: | 1997 |
| Historic Use: | small retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
| Structural System: | Masonry |
| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Water Street Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 10/11/2007 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/19/2007 |
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| Additional Information: | Three similar one story brick commercial structure which were extensively remodeled in the 1940's (see assessor's cards). Panels of patterned brickwork above the storefront area provide decorative detail. These three buildings have housed a variety of business establishments, including a drugstore, jewelry store, and confectionary. In 1908 a saloon and billiard parlor operated by Hector Mayhew was located at 411-413 Water Street. A watchmaker, Jens Galtheen, was located next door at 415 Water Street. 1997-severely altered. |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A) 1883, 1885, 1889 Sanborn-Perris Maps. (B) 1908 Eau Claire City Directory. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |