Property Record
115 N MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Jensen Meat Market |
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| Other Name: | Northwestern Life |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 116914 |
| Location (Address): | 115 N MAIN ST |
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| County: | Waupaca |
| City: | Waupaca |
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| Year Built: | 1881 |
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| Survey Date: | 1998 |
| Historic Use: | retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Main Street Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 4/12/2002 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/18/2002 |
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| Additional Information: | The Jensen Meat Market is a two-story commercial vernacular building constructed of red brick. It has a plain cornice and second story openings with modern sashes. The storefront has been modernized with large show windows and a central entrance and awning. The Jensen Meat Market contributes to the architectural significance of the Main Street Historic District as an example of the commercial vernacular style. It contributes to the district historically as the long-time home of the Jensen Meat Market and other commercical businesses. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Tax Rolls. Waupaca Post. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |