Property Record
228-230 BROAD ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | John Schneider House |
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| Reference Number: | 60308 |
| Location (Address): | 228-230 BROAD ST |
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| County: | Winnebago |
| City: | Menasha |
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| Year Built: | 1874 |
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| Survey Date: | 2009 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Gabled Ell |
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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: | #590. Molded window caps. John Schneider (1835-1904) was a local industrialist specializing in the manufacture of building products.(A) His firm, the Menasha Manufacturing Co., was established in 1868 in the Fargo Mill and specialized in the manufacture of sash, doors, and blinds.(B) At first in partnership with William Laemmrich and later P. V. Lawson Jr., Schneider became a sole prorietor in 1889.(C) As such he was responsible for many prominent building projects, including a hotel for Kimberly, Clark & Co. at Kimberly, and St. Elizebeth's Hospital at Appleton.(D) Serving the community as a county supervisor, school board member, and alderman, Schneider was also active as president of the Menasha & Neenah Building & Loan Association, and served on the board of directors of the First National Bank of Menasha.(E) His home on Broad Street was constructed sometime between 1874 and 1895.(F) The John Schneider House is historically significant for its association with the life of a leader in local manufacturing, banking, and politics. Situated in the midst of more modest frame dwellings, the John Schneider home is a two-story front gable form residence with a two-story addition. The building configuration with the addition is "T" plan and the roof is multigabled. The roofing materials are asphalt shingles, the walls are cream brick with a stretcher bond, and the foundations are stone. The windows consist of two-over-two, double-hung sash with molded brick window caps and ornamented keystones. The John Schneider House is undistinguished architecturally but has sufficient integrity to support its historical associations. 2009--Since last surveyed in 1984, the house may have had new windows installed or there are simply no 2/2 storms on at this time (it is unclear from the 1984 photo). |
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| Bibliographic References: | #690. (A) Menasha Record; May 4, 1904, page 1. (B) Augustin, C. J. Semi-Centennial Edition of The Menasha Press. Menasha Press, 1898. Menasha, Wisconsin. Page 64. (C) Menasha Press; January 24, 1884, page 4. (D) Ibid.; August 3, 1889, page 1. (E) Ibid.; January 4, 1900, page 3. (F) 1874 Tax Roll, City of Menasha; Second Ward. 1895 Tax Roll, City of Menasha, page 37. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |