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932 E PROSPECT ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

Property Record

932 E PROSPECT ST

Architecture and History Inventory
932 E PROSPECT ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Durand Masonic Temple
Other Name:Durand Masonic Temple
Contributing:
Reference Number:120383
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):932 E PROSPECT ST
County:Pepin
City:Durand
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Unincorporated Community:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1955
Additions:
Survey Date:2000
Historic Use:meeting hall
Architectural Style:Neoclassical/Beaux Arts
Structural System:Masonry
Wall Material:Brick
Architect:
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:Not listed
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NOTES
Additional Information:the Durand Masonic Temple was erected in 1955 (cornerstone at northeast corner of building). It is a brick, front-gabled building displaying the influence of the Neo-Classical style. It is set on a concrete basement. A short, gabled parapet hides the building's asphalt shingled roof. The centrally-located main entrance is recessed into a flat-arched portal framed by pilasters with Corinthian capitals. The window openings hold glass blocks, which is the original configuration.

The Durand Lodge was established more than 100 years ago. Its membership has fluctuated over time, declined in recent years and now stands at 100. For many years, the Durand Masonic Lodge has awarded one or two to area high school students to defray college expenses. While the scholarships are laudable they do not lend the Lodge the exceptional importance that would qualify it for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
Bibliographic References:Cornerstone. 2000, Elizabeth L. Miller. Architecture / History Survey for WisDOT project #1531-08-01 (WHS compliance project #01-0082/PE). Wyatt, Barbara Cultural Resource Management in Wisconsin.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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