513 S 7TH ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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513 S 7TH ST

Architecture and History Inventory
513 S 7TH ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Otto Goeldner House
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Reference Number:75062
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):513 S 7TH ST
County:Jefferson
City:Watertown
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1910
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Survey Date:1986
Historic Use:house
Architectural Style:Gabled Ell
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Wall Material:Brick
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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:Open wooden ell porch and entrance porch under common mansard roof deocrated by dentil trim and bracket capitals; segmental arched window with brick lintels and projecting bnrick string course; one story rear enclosed porch. This was the home of Otto Goeldner, a jeweler, between c. 1915 and at least 1930. Prior to this he lived at his store's location. The Goeldners were long-time jewelry and musical instrument retailers in Watertown's downtown between the 1860s and the time Otto built this house in the 1910's. They lived at their store's location until this time as well. This house has some historical interest because it was the later home of Otto Goeldner, a small but successful merchant in Watertown. Because the Goeldners, both carl, Otto's father and founder of the business, and Otto, lived for such a long time at their place of business which still is extant, this house is of only secondary significance to Otoo's career. As such, it does not meet the criteria for individual significance in local history.
Bibliographic References:(A) Watertown City Directories, 1866-1930, Watertown, Wisconsin Public Library.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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