Property Record
145 E UNION ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | MEGRAN HOUSE |
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| Reference Number: | 49104 |
| Location (Address): | 145 E UNION ST |
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| County: | Green Lake |
| City: | Berlin |
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| Year Built: | 1851 |
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| Survey Date: | 1991 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Greek Revival |
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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: | Another map code is 3/30, found on the DOT map. This two story Greek Revival styled house features a T-shaped plan configuration, a stone and concrete foundation, and an asphalt shingled multi-gabled roof. The exterior materials include brick, clapboard, and drop board siding; the trim materials include wood and brick. Distinguishing the facade are eave returns detailed using a moulded cornice and frieze. The windows throughout the building are set within segmentally arched openings, with brick lintels and projecting sills. The front entrance is sheltered by a front porch, whose pedimented roof is supported by squared columns. The residence is in good condition. An attached carport/shed is a related structure. Historical Background: This house was built in 1851 by John Megran. Mr. Megran and his family moved to the United States in 1849 and to Berlin a year later in 1850. He ran a lumber business and was a member of the Berlin School Board. He married Marcia Mc Nish and served in the Civil War. Right before he died in 1896, he transferred ownership of the house to Letitia and upon her death, the Biggert sisters, Esther, Helen, Jane and Margaret assumed ownership. [1]. James Biggert and his family originally settled in the Town of Seneca, Gren Lake County, in 1851 when it was still Indian territory. He served in the Civil War until 1865 and left with the rank of captain. Mr. Biggert ran an agricultural implement business and a real estate and collection agency. After he died in 1903, his four unmarried daughters moved into the house. Helen Biggert was the last of the Biggerts to die and her death ended tho occupancy of this house by one family which lasted over one hundred and fifteen years. [1]. In 1972, the house was sold to Woodrow Firkus who had owned Woody's bar in the Town of Eureka. |
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| Bibliographic References: | 1. Gillett, Early Houses of Berlin, Wisconsin," 1976, pp. 4-6. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |