Summary
This small commercial historic district is located at the corner of Main and King Streets at the east corner of the Capitol Square in downtown Madison. The district is a triangular-shaped block of seven buildings, mostly three-story, and all joined by party walls. The buildings were built of brick and sandstone between 1845 and 1887 in Italianate style.
Property Details
| Criteria | Event,Architecture/Engineering |
|---|---|
| Area Of Significance | Architecture,Commerce,Communications |
| Period of Significance | 1845-1936 |
| Architectural Style | Italianate |
| Architect | Nader,John,Jones,D.R. |
| Resource Type | District |
| Historic Use | Business,Specialty Store |
Resources Within The Property
| Contributing Buildings | 5 |
|---|---|
| Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Contributing Objects | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Buildings | 1 |
| Non-Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Objects | 0 |
Designations
| Historic Status | Listed in the National Register |
|---|---|
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Jun 25, 1987 |
| Historic Status | Listed in the State Register |
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Jan 1, 1989 |
State & National Registers of Historic Places
The State Register and National Register recognize buildings, sites, districts, structures, and objects that are significant in national, state, or local history. The State Historic Preservation Office in conjunction with the National Park Service maintains the list for Wisconsin and makes the data available to the public for research and education.
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