Property Record
1247-1251 MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | M. Zilles Block |
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| Other Name: | W G & R FURNITURE |
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| Reference Number: | 2092 |
| Location (Address): | 1247-1251 MAIN ST |
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| County: | Brown |
| City: | Green Bay |
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| Year Built: | 1892 |
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| Survey Date: | 19852022 |
| Historic Use: | retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
| Structural System: | Unknown |
| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
| Demolished Date: | 1995 |
| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | The building was demolished in 1995 and was replaced by a parking lot. Photo code #2: BR-FRV 1/18,19. Building has square corbel table as cornice. Main entrance is canted with intact name plaque in cornice above. The second floor windows and all windows on the west facing facade have segmental arched opening with corbelled brick lintels above. double brick stringcourses encircle the building above the windows and at the level of the hoodmold stopes, giving the building horizontal linear decoration. All of the first floor display windows have been altered, although those of 1247-1249 still have the brick paneled kick plates and the cast iron beam above. All west facing and second floor windows are now filled with plywood. Green Bay Intensive Survey Phases 2, 3 & 4 |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. Plaque above entrance door in parapet. B. Green Bay City Directory, 1906. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |