Summary
Encompassing about one-half of the city's historic downtown business district, this district contains 37 multi-story buildings constructed mostly of brick between 1865 and 1930 in Italianate, Richardsonian Romanesque, High Victorian Gothic, Commercial, Art Deco and Classical Revival styles. The district played an important role in the historic commercial activity of Fond du Lac.
Property Details
| Criteria | Event,Architecture/Engineering |
|---|---|
| Area Of Significance | Architecture,Commerce |
| Period of Significance | 1865-1930 |
| Architectural Style | Italianate,Classical Revival,Art Deco |
| Architect | Unknown |
| Resource Type | District |
| Historic Use | Business,Financial Institution,Specialty Store,Department Store |
Resources Within The Property
| Contributing Buildings | 37 |
|---|---|
| Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Contributing Objects | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Buildings | 10 |
| Non-Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Objects | 0 |
Designations
| Historic Status | Listed in the State Register |
|---|---|
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Feb 8, 1993 |
| Historic Status | Listed in the National Register |
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Mar 11, 1993 |
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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