Property Record
408 E MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | John F. Bramer Building |
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Other Name: | Uniform Station |
Contributing: | Yes |
Reference Number: | 76313 |
Location (Address): | 408 E MAIN ST |
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County: | Jefferson |
City: | Watertown |
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Year Built: | 1888 |
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Survey Date: | 19862020 |
Historic Use: | small office building |
Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
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Wall Material: | Brick |
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Demolished?: | No |
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National/State Register Listing Name: | Main Street Commercial Historic District |
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National Register Listing Date: | 6/2/1989 |
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Additional Information: | This small building was built in the late 1880s for John Bramer's agricultural implement business housed next door. By 1907, it was a music store, then a barber shop until at least 1930. This building has some historical interest as the location of several retail businesses. None are individually historically significant, but contribute to the overall development of commerce in the Main Street Commercial histori district. Built in the late 1880s to house the office of John Bramer, |
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Bibliographic References: | (A) Watertown City Directories, 1866-1930, Watertown Public Library. (B) Tax Records, City of Watertown, 1860-1910, Area Research Center, Library, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. (C) Sanborb Insurance Maps 1884, 1890. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |