CORNER OF WILLOW AND PROSPECT, DOWNTOWN | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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CORNER OF WILLOW AND PROSPECT, DOWNTOWN

Architecture and History Inventory
CORNER OF WILLOW AND PROSPECT, DOWNTOWN | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:J. Lorge Blacksmith Shop
Other Name:J. Lorge Blacksmith Shop
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Reference Number:73703
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):CORNER OF WILLOW AND PROSPECT, DOWNTOWN
County:Outagamie
City:Bear Creek
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1896
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Survey Date:1981
Historic Use:blacksmith shop
Architectural Style:Front Gabled
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Demolished?:No
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NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:Not listed
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NOTES
Additional Information:Second and third photo codes: OUT:FRV 7:18A, 19A. See HAER form. OAHP INVENTORY (07/24/1981): This structure was built in 1898 by Jules Lorge as a blacksmith shop. By 1917 the structure was used as a garage. With the exception of a very brief period, during which time the structure was used as a shoe store, this building has been used for storage or garage purposes. The building measures 66' x 36', has a rubble foundation and sidewalls. The roof was rebuilt in 1979.
Bibliographic References:(A.) Cornerstone on building. (B.) C.M. Foote Co., STANDARD ATLAS OF OUTAGAMIE CO., Minneapolis, 1889. (C.) Mrs. Leland Tellock, previous owner, interviewed by Dey Watts, 06/27/1981.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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