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511 E MAIN ST

Historic Name:
Ernest Baumann Building
Other Name:
Karen's Kut & Kurl; D & R Shoe Repair
Reference Number:
76344

Property Location

Location (Address)
511 E MAIN ST
County
Jefferson
City/Village
Watertown
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1880
Additions
Survey Date
1986,2020
Historic Use
Architectural Style
Structural System
Wall Material
Architect
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished
No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments
Between 1885 and at least 1930 this building housed the John Rogler tailor shop.

This building has some historical interest as the long-time location of the John Rogler tailor shop. It is not an individually historically significant business but it contributes to the overall development of commerce in the Main Street Commercial Historic District.

Built before 1884, probably as the Ernest Baumann residence, this combination residence and commercial building has a false front ornamented by a projecting denticulated cornice. Although retaining a small denticulated cornice across the storefront, the storefront has been altered extensively except for the placement of the entrance door and transom window. The building has been altered additionally by the application of modern siding to its wooden exterior surface. A two-story addition is located at the rear.

The former Ernst Baumann residence has been altered considerably over the years. Presently converted to retail use, this Italianate influenced building does not meet the criteria of the National Register. Also, this retail building covered by modern siding contributes to the historical character of the proposed Main Street Historic District.
Bibliographic References
(A) Tax records, City fo Watertown, 1860-1910, Area Research Center, Library, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. (B) "Revised Tariff Rates for Watertown, Wis.," National Board of Fire Underwriters, April 13, 1876, Archives, Octagon House, Watertown Historical Society. (C) Sanborn Insurance Map, City of Watertown, 1884. (D) Watertown City Directories, 1866-1930, Watertown Public Library.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name
Main Street Commercial Historic District
National Register Listing Date
Jun 02, 1989
State Register Listing Date
Contributing
Yes
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