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C.671 E MAIN ST

Historic Name:
Madison Gas & Electric Service Building
Other Name:
Madison Gas & Electric Service Building
Reference Number:
108181

Property Location

Location (Address)
C.671 E MAIN ST
County
Dane
City/Village
Madison
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1900
Additions
Survey Date
1973
Architectural Style
Structural System
Wall Material
Brick
Architect
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished
No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments
"At the current site of the generating plant on East Main Street, the Madison Gas Light and Coke Company plant was built and provided the Village of Madison with its first gaslight in July of 1855. In 1889, the Madison Electric Company was formed with its generating plant located at 631 Williamson Street. In 1896, the Madison Gas & Electric Company began business after having purchased and combined the separate operations of the gas and electric plants. In 1902, the company constructed on Blount Street the first gas engine electric generating station in the country, the most economical at the time, with both operations at one site." Williamson Street, Madison Wisconsin: An Historical Survey and Walking Tour Guide, by Gary Tipler & the City of Madison Landmarks Commission & Professor William H. Tischler, 1979.
Bibliographic References
Williamson Street, Madison Wisconsin: An Historical Survey and Walking Tour Guide, by Gary Tipler & the City of Madison Landmarks Commission & Professor William H. Tischler, 1979.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

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Not Listed
National Register Listing Date
State Register Listing Date
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