Property Record
201 W CONANT ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | SPRECHER HOUSE |
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| Other Name: | ELKS CLUB |
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| Reference Number: | 3607 |
| Location (Address): | 201 W CONANT ST |
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| County: | Columbia |
| City: | Portage |
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| Year Built: | 1882 |
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| Additions: | 1930 |
| Survey Date: | 1992 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Italianate |
| Structural System: | Brick |
| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | T.N. PHILPOT |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | RETURNED EAVES. ROUND WINDOWS IN GABLES. 2 STORY BAY ON SIDE. CORNICES W/DENTILS AT BOTH FLRS. SEGMENTAL ARCHED WINDOWS. HAS HOUSED THE ELKS CLUB SINCE 1926. Projecting gables with cornice returns; denticulated cornice; broad eaves; circular window in gable; segmental arch windows with corbel stops and keystone; two story, canted bay; overlight above main entrance; rounded bays; wrap-around porch with Tuscan columns nad denticulated cornice; additions at rear. |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A) PORTAGE 1986 LANDMARKS CALENDAR. (B) REGISTER-DEMOCRAT 4/6/1938. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |