Property Record
779 S LAKE SHORE DR
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | FAIR LAWN |
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| Reference Number: | 68530 |
| Location (Address): | 779 S LAKE SHORE DR |
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| County: | Walworth |
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| Township/Village: | Linn |
| Unincorporated Community: | |
| Town: | 1 |
| Range: | 17 |
| Direction: | E |
| Section: | 11 |
| Quarter Section: | NE |
| Quarter/Quarter Section: | SW |
| Year Built: | 1893 |
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| Additions: | |
| Survey Date: | 1984 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Dutch Colonial Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Clapboard |
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| Other Buildings On Site: | |
| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | Description: The 1893 Colonial Revival Fair Lawn is a two and one half story clapboard house which has retained its original site and structural integrity. Paired round columns support the balustraded roof of the full width, open front porch. Balustrades also occur on the second story extension of the east side porte cochere, and on the crest of the main, gambrel roof. Pedimented and arched dormers are included in the design. Architectural/Engineering Significance: Fair Lawn is a lovely example of the early Colonial Revival style. The house is intact, and has been carefully preserved through the years. Excellent stylistic workmanship and detail determine the significance of the beautifully sited estate. Historical Background: Fair Lawn was built in 1893 by Chares H. Wacker, known for his work on the Chicago Plan Commission and the Columbian Exposition of 1894. Wacker Drive in Chicago was so named to honor him for the work he did in planning for the future growth and development of that city. Fair Lawn remained in the Wacker family until 1975. The well-built house has remained intact. |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. Gage, Mary Burns and Anne Wolfmeyer, "Lake Geneva Newport of the West," 1976, pp. 158-60. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |