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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 112 N MAIN ST |
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| County | Waupaca |
| City/Village | Waupaca |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1896 |
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| Additions | |
| Survey Date | 1998 |
| Historic Use | tavern/bar |
| Architectural Style | Twentieth Century Commercial |
| Structural System | |
| Wall Material | Brick |
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| Demolished | No |
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| Additional Comments |
The Peterson Saloon is a one-story commercial building with commercial vernacular details. The building has a parapet roof with little decoration on the main elevation. The storefront has been enclosed with brickwork and small openings. There is a central entrance to the business and a side entrance. Pilasters flank the ends of the main elevation. The Peterson Saloon contributes to the architectural significance of the Main Street Historic District for its early twentieth century details. It contributes to the historical significance of the district for its historic use as a saloon. |
| Bibliographic References | Tax Rolls. Waupaca Post. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Main Street Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date | Apr 12, 2002 |
| State Register Listing Date | Jan 18, 2002 |
| Contributing | Yes |
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