Property Record
11347 MAIN ST (AKA 193 MAIN ST)
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | E.J. Hankey Building |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 51834 |
| Location (Address): | 11347 MAIN ST (AKA 193 MAIN ST) |
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| County: | Trempealeau |
| City: | Trempealeau |
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| Year Built: | 1888 |
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| Survey Date: | 19842020 |
| Historic Use: | large retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
| Structural System: | Unknown |
| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Main Street Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 11/15/1984 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
| National Register Multiple Property Name: | Multiple Resources of Trempealeau |
| Additional Information: | Built in 1888, this two-story red brick building is the most ornate Queen Anne commercial structure in Trempealeau. It is a substantial building, sitting on a corner lot, and dominates the streetscape of which it is a part. It has a flatt roofline highlighted with a pedimented parapet rising from the center of the main street facade, a corner second-story oriel type window, stone belt courses and sills, small round arch windows, and brick corbelling. The second story of the main street facade is also highlighted with a large window with a border of small square lights, topped by a sunburst motif tympanum and a round arch. The corner oriel type window is topped with a turret roof covered with pressed metal "shingles" and accented with a finial. The corner entrance includes the original double doors and is flanked by heavy piers which also flank the storefront windows. Similar, but less elaborate piers define a north side entrance and culminate in a parapet. The majority of this building's openings, including the storefront windows are original to the building as little remodeling or renovation has taken place over time. Although it has suffered some from englect, the building still retains much of its original architectural detailing and its integrity. This building is significant because it is an example of a Queen Anne commercial building and stands out among the well-constructed, but simpler buildings of the Main Street District. Its size and details are unique in Trempealeau and indicate the optimism the original woner must have had for the new downtown commercial district when the riverfront area was destroyed by the 1888 fire, the same year this building was built. Because it is such a significant landmark in the downtown, it is pivotal to the Main Street Historic District. E.J. Hankey came to Trempealeau in 1862 and went into business with Thoma Vellum. Their original general store was on the riverfront but after the 1888 fire, Hankey had this building constructed to continue his businesses. It was one fo the most significant stores in the community and lasted until the 1920s. After that, the building was used for a nightclub, antique shop, organ factory, nad apartments. The building is currently vacant. |
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| Bibliographic References: | A.e Inscription on dated parapet. B. Trempealeau Historical Album, 1867-1967. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |