329 PLEASANT ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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329 PLEASANT ST

Architecture and History Inventory
329 PLEASANT ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Edward Martin Solveson Residence
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Reference Number:8445
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):329 PLEASANT ST
County:Waukesha
City:Oconomowoc
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1910
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Historic Use:house
Architectural Style:Craftsman
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Wall Material:Clapboard
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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:A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. 1/2 TIMBERED GABLE, SHINGLED UPPER STORY BALCONY ABOVE PORCH. BARGE BOARDS IN GABLE. Previously surveyed in 1975 on a DOT Oconomowoc Map. Historic Name was sometimes recorded as Solverson, and the first name was typically seen as E. Martin or E.M. The residence is a blend of Queen Anne, Colonial Revival and Craftsman styles of architecture. A circa 1990, one story garage addition projects from the south facade of the house. The home was constructed by Oconomowoc lumber yard owner Edward Martin Solveson, in 1910. While he lived in this house, Solverson was the Comptroller for the City of Oconomowoc. The Solveson's lived at this residence until they passed away; Edward in 1943 and Martina in 1945. By 1953, Elmer Ruenze was listed at this address.
Bibliographic References:"Architecture/History Survey." August-October 2005. Prepared by Heritage Research, Ltd.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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