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201 S MAIN ST

Architecture and History Inventory
201 S MAIN ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:IOOF Lodge #24; Odd Fellows Lodge; Knights of Pythias
Other Name:Humphrey Floral and Gifts
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:74563
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):201 S MAIN ST
County:Jefferson
City:Fort Atkinson
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
Town:
Range:
Direction:
Section:
Quarter Section:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1884
Additions:C. 1935
Survey Date:19832019
Historic Use:meeting hall
Architectural Style:Commercial Vernacular
Structural System:
Wall Material:Brick
Architect:
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name: Main Street Historic District
National Register Listing Date:6/7/1984
State Register Listing Date:1/1/1989
National Register Multiple Property Name:
NOTES
Additional Information:This pivotal two-story brick load-bearing building has segmentally-arched cornices on the west and north facades. Second story windows have stilted segmental arches with molded brick. Significant for its corner prominence, excellent brickwork and well-proportioned design. The hall on the second floor was used by the Knights of Pythias, the English Odd Fellows Lodge, and a labor temple.

2019 - Resurveyed - appearance unchanged.
Bibliographic References:(A) J.C. Union 5/30/1884. (B) Old photographs. Fort Atkinson Daily Jefferson County Union 7/17/1997.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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