Sherman Ave. roughly between Marston Ave. and N. Brearly St.
Sherman Avenue Historic District
88000216
Sherman Ave. roughly between Marston Ave. and N. Brearly St.
Dane
Madison
Summary
Built between 1895 and 1938 during Madison's first era of suburban expansion, this district is located only ten blocks east of the Capitol Square. This five-block section of Sherman Avenue along Lake Mendota features 79 gracious middle-class residences built in Queen Anne, Shingles, Craftsman, Prairie School, Bungalow, Georgian Revival, Tudor Revival, and Cotswold cottage styles.
Property Details
| Criteria | Architecture/Engineering |
|---|---|
| Area Of Significance | Architecture |
| Period of Significance | 1854-1939 |
| Architectural Style | Queen Anne,Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals,Bungalow/Craftsman |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Resource Type | District |
| Historic Use | Single Dwelling,Secondary Structure |
Resources Within The Property
| Contributing Buildings | 118 |
|---|---|
| Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Contributing Objects | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Buildings | 6 |
| 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 | Mar 22, 1988 |
| Historic Status | Listed in the State Register |
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Jan 1, 1989 |
State & National Registers of Historic Places
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