537 E WISCONSIN AVE | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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537 E WISCONSIN AVE

Architecture and History Inventory
537 E WISCONSIN AVE | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Havilah Babcock House
Other Name:
Contributing:
Reference Number:16505
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):537 E WISCONSIN AVE
County:Winnebago
City:Neenah
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Unincorporated Community:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1883
Additions: 1904
Survey Date:2004
Historic Use:house
Architectural Style:Queen Anne
Structural System:
Wall Material:Brick
Architect: WILLIAM WATERS
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name: Babcock, Havilah, House
National Register Listing Date:8/7/1974
State Register Listing Date:1/1/1989
National Register Multiple Property Name:
NOTES
Additional Information:A 'site file' 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, State Historic Preservation Office. An Americanized English Queen Anne with a Romanesque Revival veranda. One of the best preserved houses in the area. Havilah Babcock was one of the four founders of Kimberly Clark and banker, merchant and miller. This property was last surveyed in 1981 using the City Engineer's Base Map with the code 1/20. The 2004 map code is 154/19a. Covenant/Easement: From 11/5/1979 to 11/4/1994. A 'covenant file' exists for this property. It may contain additional information such as photos, drawings and correspondence. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office.
Bibliographic References:A. 1883 Neenah Tax Roll, Ward 1, p.24. Appleton Post Crescent 4/18/1998.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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