Property Record
201 N IOWA ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | RICHARD J. POLLARD BUILDING |
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| Other Name: | HAMILTON & MUELLER LAW OFFICES |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 49798 |
| Location (Address): | 201 N IOWA ST |
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| County: | Iowa |
| City: | Dodgeville |
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| Year Built: | 1922 |
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| Survey Date: | 1984 |
| Historic Use: | retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Iowa Street Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 9/6/1996 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 3/25/1996 |
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| Additional Information: | Designed in the Commercial Vernacular style, this two-story corner lot retail building was constructed in 1922 (See Bib. Ref. A). It features a rectangular shaped plan configuration, a brick exterior, and a flat roof. Stringcourses, corbelling, and simple decorative designs - all rendered in brick - are visible near the cornice. The second-story opening has a brick lintel. The storefront was altered from its original appearance at an unspecified date. The structure, which is in excellent condition, is a companion building to 209 N. Iowa Street. (See Map Code 47/8). Historical Background: Richard J. Pollard opened a harness shop in this structure, one of the "most substantial and attractive buildings in the city," in 1922. A variety of leather goods and a shoe repair service were also offered by Pollard. An apartment was located above the store. (See Bib. Ref. A). The harness shop was in operation until at least 1933. (See Bib. Ref. A). |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. Scrap Book, "Along Main Street," "Dodgeville Chronicle" articles, 1933, Iowa County Historical Society. (The article also contains a photograph of the building). |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |