Property Record
164 WESTERN AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Otto Ballwanz Saloon |
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| Other Name: | Distillery Pub |
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| Reference Number: | 55399 |
| Location (Address): | 164 WESTERN AVE |
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| County: | Fond du Lac |
| City: | Fond du Lac |
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| Year Built: | 1890 |
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| Survey Date: | 19912020 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
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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: | 2020 This two-story, brick, commercial vernacular building was constructed c.1890. It has a slender rectangular footprint, parged stone foundation, and flat parapet roof. The north-facing façade includes some neoclassical style detailing including rounded arch windows on the first story, segmental arch windows on the second story, and arcade-like brickwork at the cornice level. The original entryway at the east end of the façade has been partially enclosed and converted into a window. The current entrance is recessed on the west side elevation, behind the westernmost storefront windows. Windows on the second story are modern replacements. |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A) Fond du Lac City Directories. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |