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DESCRIPTION: This one-story red brick Classical Revival style building was erected in 1913 and remains n original condition except for some window mullions and the dated but added garage at the rear which was probably added within ten years after construction date. Front facade is symmetrical and features a cement water table above which is the central and projecting entry pavilion with original bracketed canopy. The rectangular 4/4 original windows and intact and feature cement lintels. Two windows flank the entry and two others, slightly wider, are to each side. Three similar windows are on the side walls. A continuous metal original cornice surrounds the building and above cement coping tops the brick walls. Above the entry a simple rectangular projection finalized the symmetrical composition.
SIGNIFICANCE: This 1913 building is a locally rare example of the simple red brick Classical Revival style building that is well preserved and includes more classical detailing than others of the type.
HISTORICAL STATEMENT: This building, with another Dodd Clinic built in 1920 on the corner of Third Street West and Chapple Avenue, is historically significant for the association with Dr. J.M. Dodd, one of Ashland's most prominent citizens and an early doctor in the city. Dr. Dodd moved to this site after closing Ashland's first hospital at 1112 Ellis Avenue. This building served Dr. Dodd's needs until 1920 when the larger group practice clinic was built on the corner of Chapple Avenue & Third Street West. These three buildings should be considered together for a thematic nomination for historic significance as Dr. Dodd was clearly a prominent surgeon of northwest Wisconsin, who was well-known nationally in the leading medical circles. His name appeared in Who's Who in America. A
2016: Window openings downsized with modern fenestration. Currently functions as an American Legion Hall. As of 1983, it was the office of the Ashland Water Utility. Dr. Dodd's second clinic--on Chapple Avenue, retains a greater level of integrity of this office, as well as the building that served as his first hospital on Ellis Avenue.
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
HI116
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