Property Record
111 S MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Bandstand |
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| Other Name: | Bandstand |
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| Reference Number: | 71713 |
| Location (Address): | 111 S MAIN ST |
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| County: | Waupaca |
| City: | Waupaca |
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| Year Built: | 1898 |
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| Survey Date: | 19982018 |
| Historic Use: | bandstand/bandshell |
| Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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| Wall Material: | Wood Shingle |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' 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. The bandstand is a one story structure with a domed roof, wide overhanging eaves, plain posts and a simple balustrade. It has a foundation covered with wood shingles. The details of the structure suggest the Queen Anne style. The bandstand is architecturally significant as a fine example of late nineteenth century bandstand construction. Its Queen Anne details reflect the style of the era in which it was built and its carpenter, Simon Jensen, was a well-known and prolific builder during the late nineteenth century. It is in good condition and still serves community functions today. Waupaca had a number of city bands, and the Waupaca Band, active when the bandstand was built, was one of the most noted. Going to band concerts was one of the earliest and most popular of the city's recreational activities. Today, the bandstand is still used for public recreation. 2018 - resurveyed, appearance unchanged This bandstand was constructed in 1898. It is a one-story, octagonal structure with a domed roof, simple posts and balustrade, beadboard ceiling, and wood-shingled base. A wood staircase on the east side of the structure provides access to the raised floor. The bandstand was remodeled in 1997, at which time the structure was lowered three feet. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Take a Walk on Main Street: Historic Walking Tours in Wisconsin's Main Street Communities, Wisconsin Main Street Program, 1998. Appleton Post Crescent 5/25/2004. Waupaca Post, 11 August 1898, p. 5. Freiburger, Rosemary and John Holzman. Our Heritage. Waupaca, WI: Waupaca County Post, 1976. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |