Property Record
501 MONROE ST
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | Thorp Hotel |
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Other Name: | Richards Restaurant |
Contributing: | Yes |
Reference Number: | 82366 |
Location (Address): | 501 MONROE ST |
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County: | Sheboygan |
City: | Sheboygan Falls |
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Year Built: | 1846 |
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Survey Date: | 1975 |
Historic Use: | hotel/motel |
Architectural Style: | Greek Revival |
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Wall Material: | Clapboard |
Architect: | John Nichols |
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Demolished?: | No |
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National/State Register Listing Name: | Cole Historic District |
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National Register Listing Date: | 12/1/1988 |
State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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Additional Information: | A 'site file' (Cole Historic District) 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. Built in 1845 by John Nichols, this three and one-half story Greek Revival building with a full pediment has served as a hotel, tavern and restaurant since it opened. "First Hotel built in Sheboygan Falls. During Charles Cole's day, the hotel was run on a strictly temperance basis. The Greek Revival structure was built in 1846." Discovering Historic Sheboygan Falls Walking Tour, not dated. |
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Bibliographic References: | Take a Walk on Main Street: Historic Walking Tours in Wisconsin's Main Street Communities, Wisconsin Main Street Program, 1998. Discovering Historic Sheboygan Falls Walking Tour, not dated. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |