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Property Record

505 E COOK ST

Historic Name:
Henry Merrell House
Other Name:
Reference Number:
3617

Property Location

Location (Address)
505 E COOK ST
County
Columbia
City/Village
Portage
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1835
Additions
1867
Survey Date
2003
Historic Use
Architectural Style
Structural System
Timber Frame
Wall Material
Clapboard
Architect
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished
No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments
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, Division of Historic Preservation-Public History.

Photo code #3: Green 8/30. 6/6 to 12/12 window lights; temple form; sidelights and overlights enframe entrtance; crown molding, frieze board, and cornice returns; triangular detail in gable; screened porch with four tapered, paneled, square piers with bases and capitals; flat roof; and railing along roof; frieze board carried along elevation.

Previously surveyed in 1992.
Bibliographic References
BARABOO NEWS REPUBLIC 5/19/1995.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name
Merrell, Henry, House
National Register Listing Date
Jul 08, 1993
State Register Listing Date
Apr 23, 1993
Contributing
Yes
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Attribution

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