Property Record
71 S MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Citizen's State Bank |
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| Other Name: | The Athlete's Foot |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 54337 |
| Location (Address): | 71 S MAIN ST |
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| County: | Fond du Lac |
| City: | Fond du Lac |
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| Year Built: | 1912 |
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| Survey Date: | 1988 |
| Historic Use: | retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Neoclassical/Beaux Arts |
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| Wall Material: | Stone - Unspecified |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | South Main Street Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 3/11/1993 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 2/8/1993 |
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| Additional Information: | Ths single-storefront Classical Revival bank building has a facing of limestone veneer in a regularly coursed ashlar pattern. The building's classical details include a parapet above the cornice that is decorated with modillions and a row of dentils. At the center of the building is a large arched opening. This recessed opening has been enclosed with paneling and modern aluminum windows. It is decoratd at the peak of the arch with a large foliated limestone keystone. There are also two plain medallions that decorate the upper portion of the building. The modern storefront of large show windows with an aluminum and glass door is covered with a modern overhang and awning. This building is an interesting example of the Classical Revival style of architecture. The Citizens State Bank occupied this building until around 1950. It then became the office of the Fond du Lac Building and Loan Association. Since the 1970s, the building has housed a clothing store, a credit bureau, and a shoe store. This building has some historical interest as the home of one of Fond du Lac's banking institutions. |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. City Directores for the City of Fond du Lac, on file at the Fond du Lac Public Library, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. B. Building Inscription. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |