Property Record
203 W BLODGETT ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | St. John the Baptist R. C. Church |
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| Other Name: | ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST R.C. CHURCH |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 55573 |
| Location (Address): | 203 W BLODGETT ST |
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| County: | Wood |
| City: | Marshfield |
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| Year Built: | 1893 |
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| Survey Date: | 2005 |
| Historic Use: | church |
| Architectural Style: | Early Gothic Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | ADOLPHUS DRUIDING |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. This 1893 example of the Victorian Gothic has a double towered west end, pointed stilted arch window headers, and intricate brickwork on the cornice. |
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| Bibliographic References: | SANBORN-PERRIS MAPS OF MARSHFIELD: 1884, 1887, 1891, 1898, 1904, 1912, 1925, 1925 (UPDATED TO 1941), 1925 (UPDATED TO 1960). SCHNITZLER, DONALD H. (ED.) THE MARSHFIELD STORY. VOL. 1., AMHERST, WI, 1997, PP. 8, 124-126. DATE PLAQUE ON BUILDING. MARSHFIELD NEWS. MAY 8, 1902, P. 7. MARSHFIELD NEWS HERALD 10/10/1995. MARSHFIELD NEWS HERALD 9/10/1996. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |