Property Record
173-175 S MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Albert Hauer Paint Store |
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| Other Name: | Hauer's Paint & Supplies/Joan's Kitchen |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 54387 |
| Location (Address): | 173-175 S MAIN ST |
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| County: | Fond du Lac |
| City: | Fond du Lac |
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| Year Built: | 1890 |
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| Survey Date: | 1988 |
| Historic Use: | small retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
| Structural System: | Unknown |
| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | South Main Street Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 3/11/1993 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 2/8/1993 |
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| Additional Information: | This two story red brick building has a simple brick corbelled cornice that suggests brackets, three single light double hung sash windows on the second floor that are decorated with segmental arches, and a simple metal cornice separating the first and second stories of the building. Three upper story window units have been enclosed. The south storefront of the building is a fairly intact storefront of large show windows, wood apron, and cast iron columns. The entrance is a wood and glass door with a transom. The other storefront has been partially enclosed and has a modern door and show window. This building has some architectural interest as a good example of the commercial vernacular style of commercial architecture. This building has housed numerous businesses, the most long term being the Hauer Pain Store, begun as the Albert Hauer Paint Store around the turn of the century. This building has some historical interest because one of the long time tenants was the Hauer Paint Store, one of the long term businesses in downtown Fond du Lac. |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. City Directories for the City of Fond du Lac, on file at the Fond du Lac Public Library, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. B. Sanborn-Perris Maps for the City of Fond du Lac, on file in the ARchives of the State Hsitorical Society of Wisconin, Madison, Wisconsin. c. Tax Rolls for the City of Fond du Lc, on file in the Area Research Center of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Library, oshkosh, Wisconsin. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |