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301 S CHURCH ST

Architecture and History Inventory
301 S CHURCH ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:James B. Murphy House
Other Name:
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:7134
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):301 S CHURCH ST
County:Jefferson
City:Watertown
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Unincorporated Community:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1895
Additions:
Survey Date:1999
Historic Use:house
Architectural Style:Queen Anne
Structural System:Balloon Frame
Wall Material:Aluminum/Vinyl Siding
Architect: Louis Charboneau
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name: South Washington Street Historic District
National Register Listing Date:11/26/2003
State Register Listing Date:7/18/2003
National Register Multiple Property Name:
NOTES
Additional Information:Painted arched windows with grooved window surrounds; west bay window; octagonal entrance tower with conical roof placed in angle of house; open front porch in angle of house no longer retains the original balusters and columns.

This home was designed by Watertown architect Louis Charboneau for his daughter and son-in-law (James Murphy). J.B. Murphy was a successful decorator merchant, until c. 1913. It was the home of Walter Schlueter between c. 1919 and c. 1936.

The application of modern siding has resulted in a loss of architectural integrity.
Bibliographic References:(A) Evelyn Ruddick Rose, Our Heritage of Homes, (Watertown Historical Society), pp. 20. (B) Watertown City Directories, 1866-1930, Watertown, Wisconsin Public Library. Architecture and History Survey. August-September 1999. Prepared by Daina Penkiunas, Museum Archaeological Program, SHSW.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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