Property Record
720 PARK AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Richard P. Howell House |
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| Reference Number: | 11212 |
| Location (Address): | 720 PARK AVE |
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| County: | Racine |
| City: | Racine |
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| Year Built: | 1868 |
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| Additions: | 1939 |
| Survey Date: | 1975 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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| Wall Material: | Clapboard |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| 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. WOOD SHINGLES IN GABLES. SPINDLED PORCH. "Although few facts are available on the history of 720 Park Avenue, its architectural significance is visibly apparent. Both house and barn contains elements of what is called the Stick Style of design, characterized by exposed stick work, both structural and applied. Each building's steep roof and protruding eaves add to the overall feeling of complexity associated with Stick Style. The home's first owner is believed to have been Richard P. Howell, who moved into the new dwelling in 1868 from a boardinghouse across the street. Howell served in the state legislature, on the Board of Supervisors and on the Board of Education. While on the Board of Education he was especially interested in a new school being constructed at the western edge of Racine. When it was finished, the school was named in his honor. Now used for apartments, the building has three fireplaces with ceramic hearths and sides. Elaborate cherry wood trim was removed in a remodeling. The original oak floors are now covered with tile. And the former hay barn now serves as a garage." Renewing Our Roots: A Guide To Racine, Wisconsin, Central City, Southside, Preservation-Racine, 1977. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Renewing Our Roots: A Guide To Racine, Wisconsin, Central City, Southside, Preservation-Racine, 1977. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |