Property Record
316 HEWETT ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | NEILLSVILLE MASONIC LODGE NO 163 |
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| Other Name: | NEILLSVILLE MASONIC TEMPLE, NO 168 |
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| Reference Number: | 6367 |
| Location (Address): | 316 HEWETT ST |
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| County: | Clark |
| City: | Neillsville |
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| Year Built: | 1928 |
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| Survey Date: | 2003 |
| Historic Use: | meeting hall |
| Architectural Style: | Art Deco |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Neillsville Masonic Lodge No. 163 |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 10/6/2004 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 7/16/2004 |
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| Additional Information: | PROJECTING ENTRY W/ WIDE ARCH OVER 2ND FLR WINDOWS [Date Cnst:(CORNERSTONE)];2003 APPEARANCE SAME AS 1984 2016- "The Neillsville Masonic Temple was erected in 1928 and architecturally represents the Stripped Classicism style. It was designed by Eau Claire architect Edward J. Hancock. For recreation, two "Brunswick Loop the Loop" bowling alleys were installed in the basement. The gutters, alleys and ball return are of wood construction. This was the second type of bowling alley invented by Brunswick. Two identical alleys are located in the Bowling Hall of Fame in St. Lois, Missouri." -"Neillsville, Wisconsin Historical & Architectural Tour", Prepared by the Neillsville Historic Preservation Commission, 2016. |
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| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |