Generally bounded by Western Ave, Richards Ave, Thomas Ave, and Livsey Pl with portions of Harvey Ave and Charles St
| Historic Name: | Richards Hill Residential Historic District |
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| Reference Number: | 13000403 |
| Location (Address): | Generally bounded by Western Ave, Richards Ave, Thomas Ave, and Livsey Pl with portions of Harvey Ave and Charles St |
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| County: | Jefferson |
| City/Village: | Watertown |
| Township: |
| Richards Hill Residential Historic District Watertown, Jefferson County Dates of construction of contributing buildings: 1854-1950 The City of Watertown lies along the Rock River in southeastern Wisconsin. Situated near the city's southeast edge, the Richards Hill Historic District contains a wide range of residential architectural styles from its period of development between 1854 and 1950. Watertown's residential development began near the commercial district and radiated outwards. Unlike other communities, the development of a single prestigious residential neighborhood did not occur. The resources within the Richards Hill Historic District are well preserved and have much the same appearance today as they would have years ago. The result is now one of Watertown's most architecturally intact historic residential areas. The neighborhood developed around the famed octagon house of John Richards located on his large, formerly rural estate. Since 1938, the Richards House has been home to the Watertown Historical Society, and two historic buildings have been relocated on its grounds. The Richards Octagon is now a house museum. The other houses in the district are private residence. Please respect the rights and privacy of neighborhood residents. |
| Period of Significance: | 1854-1950 |
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| Area of Significance: | Architecture |
| Applicable Criteria: | Architecture/Engineering |
| Historic Use: | Domestic: Single Dwelling |
| Historic Use: | Education: School |
| Historic Use: | Agriculture/Subsistence: Animal Facility |
| Architectural Style: | Tudor Revival |
| Architectural Style: | Bungalow/Craftsman |
| Architectural Style: | Colonial Revival |
| Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
| Resource Type: | District |
| Architect: | Keck, George Fred |
| Historic Status: | Listed in the State Register |
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| Historic Status: | Listed in the National Register |
| National Register Listing Date: | 06/14/2013 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 11/16/2012 |
| Number of Contributing Buildings: | 51 |
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| Number of Contributing Sites: | 0 |
| Number of Contributing Structures: | 0 |
| Number of Contributing Objects: | 0 |
| Number of Non-Contributing Sites: | 0 |
| Number of Non-Contributing Structures: | 0 |
| Number of Non-Contributing Objects: | 0 |
| National Register and State Register of Historic Places, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |