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Summary
This commercial area just east of the Capitol grew between 1871 and 1935 to serve nearby railroad depots. Five of the eight historic buildings are in Italianate style. The district includes the Chicago and North Western passenger depot, built in 1908 in Neo-Classical style; the Cardinal Hotel (1909) built of red brick; and the 1871 Italianate style Wilson Hotel with its 1897 Queen Anne remodeling.
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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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102--118 King and 115--123 E. Main Sts.
87001063
Located in Madison, Dane County
Roughly, Central Ave. from Depot St. to Third St.
93001166
Located in Marshfield, Wood County
Roughly bounded by Main, Ann, Louisa and Wells Sts.
94001210
Located in Darlington, Lafayette County
Roughly bounded by E. Jefferson, N. Pine, E. Washington, E. Chestnut, N. Dodge, Commerce, Mill, and W. Chestnut Sts.
00000603
Located in Burlington, Racine County
Roughly bounded by Ridge, Henry, Vernon, and Academy Sts.
96001577
Located in Stoughton, Dane County
