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Bounded by Western Avenue, Tenth Street, Station Street, and Fifth Street
Clyman Street Historic District
15000503
Bounded by Western Avenue, Tenth Street, Station Street, and Fifth Street
Jefferson
Watertown
Summary
Clyman Street Historic District
Bounded by Western Avenue, Clyman Street, South Tenth Street, and South Fifth Street
Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Dates of Construction: 1855-1928
With a population of 23,861, the City of Watertown lies along the Rock River in southeastern Wisconsin. Situated near its southern edge, the Clyman Street Historic District is a fine local example demonstrating a wide range of residential architectural styles from its period of development between 1855 and 1928. The district conveys a sense of historical and architectural cohesiveness through its high style architectural designs of 42 residential buildings, which distinguish it from other residential areas within the city.
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; however, Clyman Street and its immediate surroundings represent one of several areas of settlement for Watertown’s economic and political elites. The district developed between the 1850s and 1920s around the wide boulevards of Clyman Street and Western Avenue. Representative of the prevailing architectural styles of the time, Gabled Ell, Italianate, Queen Anne, American Foursquare, Georgian Revival, Colonial Revival, Dutch Colonial Revival, and Prairie style residences are prominent within the district. The resources within the Clyman Street 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 properties in the district are private. Please respect the rights and privacy of the owners.
Property Details
| Criteria | Architecture/Engineering |
|---|---|
| Area Of Significance | Architecture |
| Period of Significance | 1855-1928 |
| Architectural Style | Italianate,Queen Anne,Colonial Revival |
| Architect | |
| Resource Type | District |
| Historic Use | Single Dwelling |
Resources Within The Property
| Contributing Buildings | 37 |
|---|---|
| Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Contributing Objects | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Buildings | 5 |
| 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 27, 2015 |
| Historic Status | Listed in the National Register |
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Aug 3, 2015 |
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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