Property Record
623 2ND AVE W
Architecture and History Inventory
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 83 |
| Location (Address): | 623 2ND AVE W |
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| County: | Ashland |
| City: | Ashland |
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| Year Built: | 1891 |
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| Survey Date: | 19832016 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Cross Gabled |
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| Wall Material: | Clapboard |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' (Second Avenue West) exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation-Public History. DOUBLE BALUSTRADED PORCH WITH TUSCAN COLUMNSDECORATIVE RAFTERS AND WINDOW SURROUNDS [Date Cnst:(A)] Description: This two story clapboard residence is built on an L-plan with narrow intersecting gables, each of which has rectangular 2/2 windows with a bracketed hood and decorative shingles. Rafters are exposed and the end are cut in a decorative scrollwork pattern. A large rectangular wraparound veranda features a balustraded balcony around the top with short square pillars. The first story features supportive Tuscan columns with a balustrade encircling the lower part, cut to the same profile as that above. The first and second story 2/2 windows are intact and often coupled. The entry faces 7th St. West and an extension is in place at the west end of the house which is surrounded by early 20th century landscaping. Significance: The house is significant for its pivotal position in the Second Avenue West as an excellent example of vernacular Late Picturesqie style architecture characterized by a strong Classical Revival feeling from the balustraded veranda. It stands as the best representative of its type in both the district and the City of Ashland. Its architectural integrity sets the tone and scale for the proposed residential district which includes finely preserved vernacular Late Picturesque and early 20th century residenes. This house is the best example of a common type in Ashland, but is by far the most richly treated with decoratively cut shingles, an elaborate balustraded veranda hooded windows, and cut roof rafters. 2017: No apparent exterior alterations. While the Second Avenue West district was identified in 1982, it has since been determined to no longer hold. |
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| Bibliographic References: | [A] ASHLAND ASSESSOR'S CARD |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |