Property Record
518 POPLAR ST
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | Baer, August, House |
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Other Name: | Old Courthouse Inn |
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Reference Number: | 48231 |
Location (Address): | 518 POPLAR ST |
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County: | Washington |
City: | West Bend |
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Year Built: | 1854 |
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Survey Date: | 1987 |
Historic Use: | house |
Architectural Style: | Side Gabled |
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Wall Material: | Brick |
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Demolished?: | No |
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National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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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. This two and one half story side gabled house features a rectangular shaped plan configuration, a brick foundation, a brick exterior, a wood and brick trim and an asphalt shingled gable roof. Frieze boards distinguish the open gable end at the side elevation. The front windows have two-over-two panes and are set within segmental arched openings; brick lintels and projecting sills further accent these windows. The attic story two-over-two windows at the side elevation have flat arched openings, as does a smaller rectangular window on the second story. There are two front entrances, each of which is detailed with a segmental arch, a lamplight, pilasters and a flat arched cornice. The former residence is in fair condition. |
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Bibliographic References: | WEST BEND DAILY NEWS 11/4/1994. West Bend Historic Building Tour, Rathbun Associates, undated. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |