Property Record
901 WASHINGTON AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | John O'Brien |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 70556 |
| Location (Address): | 901 WASHINGTON AVE |
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| County: | Winnebago |
| City: | Oshkosh |
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| Year Built: | 1884 |
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| Survey Date: | 1978 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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| Wall Material: | Clapboard |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Washington Avenue Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 5/22/1986 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | Photo Code: OS 10/2. Although the configuration of this frame house is reminiscent of the Italianate villa period, the rectilinear, unadorned surfaces, and general proportions suggest the Queen Anne. The house is covered with clapboards to the head of the second floor windows, and shingles above. The porch is a twentieth century addition. This house provides an interesting contrast with the more Italianate design at 907 Washington (OS 9/25). O'Brien purchased the property in June 1884. He took a mortgage on the property in August. He is listed in the 1884 City Directory at this address. The garage is contributing. |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A) Oshkosh City Directory 1884, 1893. (B) Sanborn Perris Map 1903. (C) Winnebago County Register of Deeds Tract Index File. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |