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Property Record

501 MONROE ST

Historic Name:
Thorp Hotel
Other Name:
Richards Restaurant
Reference Number:
82366

Property Location

Location (Address)
501 MONROE ST
County
Sheboygan
City/Village
Sheboygan Falls
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1846
Additions
Survey Date
1975
Historic Use
Architectural Style
Structural System
Wall Material
Clapboard
Architect
John Nichols
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished
No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments
A 'site file' (Cole Historic District) 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. Built in 1845 by John Nichols, this three and one-half story Greek Revival building with a full pediment has served as a hotel, tavern and restaurant since it opened. "First Hotel built in Sheboygan Falls. During Charles Cole's day, the hotel was run on a strictly temperance basis. The Greek Revival structure was built in 1846." Discovering Historic Sheboygan Falls Walking Tour, not dated.
Bibliographic References
Take a Walk on Main Street: Historic Walking Tours in Wisconsin's Main Street Communities, Wisconsin Main Street Program, 1998. Discovering Historic Sheboygan Falls Walking Tour, not dated.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name
Cole Historic District
National Register Listing Date
Dec 01, 1988
State Register Listing Date
Jan 01, 1989
Contributing
Yes
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Attribution

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