Property Record
625 W RIDGE AVE (AKA 20297 W RIDGE AVE)
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | W.S. Wadleigh House |
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Contributing: | Yes |
Reference Number: | 51787 |
Location (Address): | 625 W RIDGE AVE (AKA 20297 W RIDGE AVE) |
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County: | Trempealeau |
City: | Galesville |
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Year Built: | 1908 |
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Survey Date: | 1981 |
Historic Use: | house |
Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
Structural System: | Unknown |
Wall Material: | Stucco |
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Demolished?: | No |
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National/State Register Listing Name: | Ridge Avenue Historic District |
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National Register Listing Date: | 9/18/1984 |
State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
National Register Multiple Property Name: | Multiple Resources of Galesville |
Additional Information: | An excellent example of a style that is prevalent in the neighborhood, this handsome Queen Anne house has a two-story octagonal bay, a round corner turret with conical roof, and other hallmarks of the style. W.S. Wadleigh was a Galesville attorney who was a partner with G.Y. Freeman, a pioneer resident of the community. Wadleigh was active in local politics along with a successful law practice. He served as Galesville mayor for 9 terms. Previous to Wadleigh's law career, he was a member of a travelinhg music and theatre troop. Later, he used this experience in Galesville to build the community band. |
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Bibliographic References: | A. Field Observation. B. Wisconsin Industrial Review Galesville Edition, 1913. C. Galesville City Directories. D. Galesville ARea Visitor. Galesville Businessmen's Association, 1981. E. Curtiss-Wedge, Franklyn. History of Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. Chicago & Winona, 1917. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |