Property Record
244-248 S PARK AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Edward Marcoe Grocery; Theo Schnell Grocery |
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| Other Name: | Neuman's Typewriter |
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| Reference Number: | 54827 |
| Location (Address): | 244-248 S PARK AVE |
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| County: | Fond du Lac |
| City: | Fond du Lac |
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| Year Built: | 1922 |
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| Survey Date: | 2011 |
| Historic Use: | large retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Twentieth Century Commercial |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | 1991: Additional historic names: Park Avenue Food Shoppe; Park Avenue Pharmacy. 2010-2011 Intensive Survey Info: This two-story, brick-faced commercial building is topped with a shaped parapet; a stone inset along its primary (east) elevation identifies the construction date as 1922. A series of four storefronts line the east elevation, while an additional singular door provides access to the upper-level apartments. The storefront windows and prism-glass transoms are original, however, the bulkhead of each has been replaced. A fifth storefront was originally located along the side street; however, it has since been infilled with modern materials and windows. The building was erected in 1922 by the Edward Marcoe family and one of the storefronts was originally occupied by Edward and his grocery store. Although no city directories are available in 1923, the 1924 directory lists the following, in addition to Marcoe, as commercial building tenants: Albert L. Gehrke, barber; Ernest Lucia, drugs and August DeBoth (along 6th Street), shoes; the northernmost store appears to be vacant at that time. Residents of the second-floor apartments included Claude E. Howard, James L. Mulvey, and Theodore Schnell. Aside from the North and South Main Street Commercial Districts--which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places--there are only two substantial commercial blocks of note in the city and they include this building and that located at 541 S. Main (outside of the commercial district) and which is also included in these recommendations. Although no longer retaining its original storefront along its south elevation, the remaining S. Park Street storefronts remain in excellent condition, including their respective prism glass transoms. The building stands as a good and largely intact example of a 1920s commercial block and is significant as a property type--the commercial block that was built outside of the commercial business district. |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A) Building inscription. (B) Fond du Lac City Directories. See 2010-2011 Intensive Survey Report for citations for material below. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |