Property Record
506 S WASHINGTON ST
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | Lilla and Charles Parks House |
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Contributing: | Yes |
Reference Number: | 55332 |
Location (Address): | 506 S WASHINGTON ST |
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County: | Jefferson |
City: | Watertown |
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Year Built: | 1890 |
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Survey Date: | 1986 |
Historic Use: | house |
Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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Wall Material: | Clapboard |
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Demolished?: | No |
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National/State Register Listing Name: | South Washington Street Historic District |
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National Register Listing Date: | 11/26/2003 |
State Register Listing Date: | 7/18/2003 |
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Additional Information: | This was the home of Charles Parks, an executive of the G.B. Lewis Company, around 1893. His widow, Lilla, lived here between c. 1900 to c. 1930. This house has some historical interest as the home of businessman Charles Parks. Initial research indicates that his career is not significant, therefore, this house does not meet the criteria for local historical significance. In the proposed historic district for this area, however, this house would be considered contributing to the overall historical significance of the district under criterion B, association with significance persons as a group. This building has been restored. If the current sheathing is historically accurate, the building may meet NR criteria for individual eligibility as a good example of the late Queen Anne in Watertown, a period of influence of the Shingle Style with a greater emphasis on volume. This building does have sufficient architectural character to contribute to the proposed historic district. |
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Bibliographic References: | (A) Watertown Daily Times 11/26/1994. (B) Watertown City Directories, 1866-1930, Watertown Public Library. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |