965 RACINE ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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965 RACINE ST

Architecture and History Inventory
965 RACINE ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:DR. FREDERICK L. VON SUESSMILCH HOUSE
Other Name:CHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH PARSONAGE
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:10066
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):965 RACINE ST
County:Walworth
City:Delavan
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1856
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Survey Date:19942024
Historic Use:house
Architectural Style:Italianate
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Wall Material:Brick
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Demolished?:No
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NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:Not listed
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NOTES
Additional Information:A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. PAIRED BRACKETS. PAIRED ROUND ARCHED WINDOWS ON FRONT BALCONY OVER PORCH. Cupola has been removed. Dr. Ray H. Rice operated a hospital in this building from 1904-1924. 2024: Two story, Italianate style residence constructed in 1856. House has original four-over-four and six-over-six windows with flat or round arches and some have pediments. Circular transom window above main entrance and bay window on west elevation. Exterior metal stairs lead to second story entrance. There is a three-stall, front-gabled garage clad in vinyl siding northeast of the house. Constructed for Dr. Von Suessmilch and subsequently used by Dr. Ray H. Rice and Dr. Charles A Wright as a local hospital. It was later used by the Christian Life Center.
Bibliographic References:DELAVAN ENTERPRISE 10/26/1989. DELAVAN ENTERPRISE 11/22/1995. Tax rolls.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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