Property Record
110 N WATER ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | C.E. Klemann Building |
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| Other Name: | Mel's Garage |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 80201 |
| Location (Address): | 110 N WATER ST |
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| County: | Jefferson |
| City: | Watertown |
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| Year Built: | 1896 |
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| Survey Date: | 19862020 |
| Historic Use: | blacksmith shop |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
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| Wall Material: | Cream 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 buliding was the long-timed location of a horse-shoeing shop. It was built by Charles Klemann in 1896 and operated by him until c. 1915. It was then operated by Gustav Schmeichel until c. 1927, when presumably the demand for horseshoeing declined. This building has historical interest as the long-timed location of a horseshoeing shop. There are few blacksmith shops or horseshoeing shops still extant or with considerable integrity in Watertown. In fact, most resources directly related to the horse-era of communities have been lost. This building, because it was later-constructed, and under the operation of only two different persons for a long period of time, has been maintained with a high level of integrity. It contributes to the overall development of small industry in the Main Street Commercial Historic District. Bulit in 1896 for C.E. Klemann, this two-story cream brick three-bay building features a moulded brick cornice with the drip molding and a row of corbelled brick along the edge of the cornice. Raised brick segmentally arched window heads with corbelled ends over long narrow windows suggest an Italianate influence. A metal lintel extending across the storefront is supported by capped brick pieces. Entrance door and a large wooden service door also characterize the streel level facade. A two-story enclosed porch and flat roofed partially brick addition is located at the rear. The C.E. Klemann building is a commercial vernacular building characterized by a wide brick cornice and Italianate raised brick window heads. Although this building is not architecturally significant, the Klemann building contributes to the historic architectural character of the proposed Main Street Historic District. |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A) Cornerstone. (B) Tax Records, City of Watertown, 1883-1910, Area Research Center, Library, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. (C) Watertown City Directories, 1866-1930, Watertown Public Library. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |