Property Record
112 S MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Robert and Enoch J. Fargo Building |
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| Other Name: | Gambles Hardware |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 6966 |
| Location (Address): | 112 S MAIN ST |
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| County: | Jefferson |
| City: | Lake Mills |
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| Year Built: | 1907 |
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| Survey Date: | 197420142018 |
| Historic Use: | large retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Lake Mills Downtown Commercial Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 4/5/2019 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 11/30/2018 |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' titled Lake Mills Downtown Commercial Historic District 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, Division of Historic Preservation-Public History. This two-story, commercial vernacular building was constructed by Enoch J. and Robert Fargo in 1907. It is clad in brick with a flat stepped roof and simple cornice supported by decorative brackets. The front (west) facade features three recessed entries accessed by concrete steps and two large, single-pane fixed storefront windows. A band of wood veneer has been added to the space between the first and second stories. The second-story facade displays minimal decorative details. Windows are one-over-one, double-hung sash with stone sills and arched stone lintels with brackets. 1974- SEGMENTAL ARCHED WINDOWS W/HOODS. BRACKETED CORNICE. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Liebenow, Roland R. People, Their Places, and Things: 50 More Tales From Lake Mills. [Lake Mills, Wis.: Self-published, 2010], pp. 50-53. Lake Mills Leader: June 13, 1907, p. 5; August 29, 1907, p. 5; November 28, 1907, p. 1; July 21, 2005, p. 5. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |