Property Record
112-116 W MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | R J WASHBURNE BLOCK |
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| Other Name: | EVANS FOODS AND MEATS, PALMYRA PHARMACY |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 7008 |
| Location (Address): | 112-116 W MAIN ST |
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| County: | Jefferson |
| City: | Palmyra |
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| Year Built: | 1884 |
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| Survey Date: | 19742021 |
| Historic Use: | large retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
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| Wall Material: | Cream Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | BRACKETED CORNICE W/CENTRAL GABLE. This two-story, Italianate-style commercial building, historically known as the R.J. Washburne Block, was constructed c.1884. It is of brick masonry construction with a rectangular plan on a stone foundation. The roof is flat and ornamented on the front (southeast) facade with an irregularly shaped parapet featuring elaborate ornamentation and a simple stepped parapet on the side (northeast) elevation. The first-story storefront windows are covered by a modern fabric awning. The second-story features six replacement, one-over-one, double-hung sash windows with similar awnings and stone lintels and sills. The facade is ornamented with a heavily decorative cornice and arched sign reading, “R.J. Washburne 1884.” The side (northeast) elevation is devoid of fenestration. |
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| Bibliographic References: |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |