121-123 E MAIN ST

121-123 E MAIN ST

Dane

Madison

1844

1847, 1892, 1891

1982

small office building

Romanesque Revival

Brick

No

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. Madison Historic Landmark: 10/15/2002 The First Settlement Neighborhood: A Walking Tour: "A portion of this building is very likely the oldest commercial building remaining in Madison. It was built by E. G. Dean ca. 1847 for the Argus, a pioneer weekly newspaper founded by Simeon Mills and others in 1844. That paper merged with a competitor, the Wisconsin Democrat, in 1852 becoming Madison's first daily. The building was also home to two fraternal lodges -- Odd Fellows and the Masons. In 1873, George Heilmann opened the Madison Steam Bakery here, along with a saloon, a restaurant and a candy store. The operation remained in this location for over 50 years. The Heilmanns remodeled the red brick building in 1891-1892 in the Romanesque Revival style." 2006: "This two-story building is probably the oldest building remaining in Madison. Its newer front facade was added in 1891."

Wisconsin State Journal 3/24/2002. Madison Landmarks Commission and Capitol Neighborhoods, The First Settlement Neighborhood: A Walking Tour, 1988. "The Oldest Known Buildings in Madison" Prepared by Katherine H. Rankin, 1/11/2006.

Simeon Mills Historic District

Jun 25, 1987

Jan 01, 1989

Yes