406 S PEARL ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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406 S PEARL ST

Architecture and History Inventory
406 S PEARL ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:
Other Name:PUBLIC MUSEUM
Contributing:
Reference Number:48102
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):406 S PEARL ST
County:Waupaca
City:New London
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
Town:
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Section:
Quarter Section:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1932
Additions: 1986
Survey Date:19792020
Historic Use:museum/gallery
Architectural Style:Neoclassical/Beaux Arts
Structural System:
Wall Material:Brick
Architect: VICTOR THOMAS
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:Not listed
National Register Listing Date:
State Register Listing Date:
NOTES
Additional Information:A 'site file' 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, State Historic Preservation Office. In 1917, the New London Public Museum was formally founded as community members began donating items for local history. In 1932, the New London Public Museum was built next to the library. The estate of naturalist C.F. Carr provided the funding for the original museum building, as well as the core of the museum's original collection. Carr's collection included a selection of mounted animals, other natural specimens, Native American artifacts, a collection of volumes on birds, and more. In 1986, the museum and library were joined. Resurveyed 2020. Update photo. DOE recommended pursuant to "potentially eligible" designation in AHI.
Bibliographic References:LEONA MECH. WAUPACA COUNTY POST 9/19/1996. Walking Tour of Historic Downtown brochure, 2008. New London Remembered Trolley Tour brochure, 2013.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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