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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 965 RACINE ST |
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| County | Walworth |
| City/Village | Delavan |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1856 |
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| Survey Date | 1994,2024 |
| Historic Use | house |
| Architectural Style | Italianate |
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| Wall Material | Brick |
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| Demolished | No |
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| Additional Comments | 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. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Not Listed |
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| Contributing | Yes |
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6TH AVE AND PARKWAY DRIVE, NW CORNER
70867
Located in Winneconne, Winnebago County
SE CNR OF E WISCONSIN AND S 2ND STS
10095
Located in Delavan, Walworth County
