Property Record
1225 2ND ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | M. Scharwark |
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| Other Name: | Mr. Phillip's Beauty Salon |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 72725 |
| Location (Address): | 1225 2ND ST |
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| County: | Portage |
| City: | Stevens Point |
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| Year Built: | 1889 |
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| Survey Date: | 1982 |
| Historic Use: | small retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Italianate |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Mathias Mitchell Public Square--Main Street Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 8/13/1986 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | The Scharwark building is a two story brick structure which facaes west onto the Public Square. The storefront area has been substantially altered, with a shake roof added above an imitation brick storerfont. The second story retains a greater amount of original detail, including corbelling and a a metal cornice complete with brackets. The second story windows have been replaced with aluminum units and a louver, the segmental arches remain intact. Overall, the building has suffered a substantial loss of integrity. A similar building, although with a more distinctive cornice is the Skowronski building at 835 Main St. 2736. This building has had numerous commercial uses, primary of which was as a saloon. |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A) Cornice stone. (B) Stevens Point City Directories 1893-1931. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |